One trick is finding the right programs to use on Linux. There are just so many out there. I'm finding new programs all the time. Nvu, for instance, is shaping up to be a nice WYSIWYG editor.
EDIT: I just downloaded and tried a Ubuntu Linux Live CD. It looks like a pretty nice distro. Very clean looking, and easy to use. I had to take a look at it after all the buzz I've been reading about it online. (it's based on Debian I believe) I highly recommend giving the live CD a try - you just boot from it and run it. It won't change your current system. http://www.ubuntulinux.org/