Hey, I switched to Linux too in 2008 (July/August) for the same reason :p I did it (and stll am doing it) full-time. Moving away from Debian based systems really helped my experience (I hate their packaging system personally).
Anyway, I've yet to have an issue with Nvidia on Linux. Their Optimus tech needs a lot of work, but their desktop GPUs are solid. I've had this system for over 2 years, and not a single driver related issue (and I play a lot of emulators and games).
Anyway, I've yet to have an issue with Nvidia on Linux. Their Optimus tech needs a lot of work, but their desktop GPUs are solid. I've had this system for over 2 years, and not a single driver related issue (and I play a lot of emulators and games).