it works well, realy well.  if you switch to linux i recomend ubuntu or kubuntu (NOT SUSE- bad experiences)
blender actualy works better in linux supposedly as there is more ram for it to use and less backround processes.  the ui is generaly either very much like a mac (gnome)  or very much like windows (kde)
lots of scripts made for blender in python were actualy made using a linux so by using linux more scripts will work for you.
however, going from windows or mac which have complete graphical interfaces to a linux which uses lots of command line to get simple tasks done is tricky,  so keep windows installed partialy before you make your full switch
if blender is installed it loads from the "start menu" like in windows.