[PLUG] Guiding Windows user to Linux

[Richard Owlett]

I've been providing informal support to a local couple for decades. He 
is a retired pastor, now a missionary. A few years ago they bought a 
computer from  a local big box store. It has problems and customer 
support has been inadequate. As part of my support for the missions 
agency, I'll be purchasing a replacement. As I've not used Windows since 
WinXP and they are pure Windows users I will set it up to dual boot 
Windows and Debian. I've bought several refurbished machines from a 
local company and have watched them deal with non-techie customers. That 
will provide expert Windows support if/when needed.

My immediate questions:
  1. Is there any site that explains to a non-techie the differences
     between Windows and Linux and the advantages of using Linux?.
     Preferably *without* describing "how-to".
     [ From my side the advantage is using maintenance tools
       I'm familiar with.]
  2. Do recent versions of Windows still have icons titled "Windows
     Explorer" and "My Computer"?
     [ As we'll not be meeting for about a week I'm asking them for some
       details of their current hardware. I'm suspicious that they may be
       low on free disk space.]

TIA