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98 people out of every 100 could run Linux as their main operating system tomorrow, and the 99th person could run it in 6 months when (X app) they are waiting on is finished/upgraded etc.

However, people have varying levels of excuses they use not to do so.

I can get all I need anyway with warez
Why should we change when we can get what we want for free on Windows anyway. That one is kinda self answering. Warez is bad.
It doesn't run Microsoft Office
True, but Office really sucks. Use OpenOffice. Or KOffice. Or Gobe Productive. Or Gnumeric and Abiword.
It doesn't play my games
True, but see GamingOnLinux. And go buy a console and play games on that.
It doesn't have Photoshop
True, but for most people, TheGIMP is suitable for your needs. And eventually it would be cool to port the PS interface to GIMP.

"There is also a very nice Photoshop clone that has been ported to Linux. It's nonfree, but A LOT cheaper than PS... check it out at http://pixel32.box.sk" -- TomHibbert

I dual boot back into Windows and never find a reason to go back into Linux
Well, try removing Windows from your computer totally. You'll feel better, I'm sure.

The reason that the answer to all these questions is 'true' is that you are asking "Why can't I have Windows Feature (x)." LinuxIsNotWindows. You just need to change your mindset a little.