Question before moving to Linux/Ubuntu

I'm a very new old person who wants to become free of Microsoft and Apple operating systems. I'm sick to death of the constant "updates" from Microsoft because everytime they do update, they screw up something in my computer that had been operating just fine prior. So my question is, if I change over to Linux/Ubuntu or whatever is the best platform, will I become free from those idiots who seem to delight in messing up what used to work great. Thanks for any and all advice. Keep in mind, I'm old (77) so please talk in language that I can understand. I'm sort of "tech" saavy but not always.

Ray