I've been very impressed with Linux in the brief time I've fooled with it. Anybody who thinks XP/Vista is "better" simply doesn't know Linux. That doesn't mean that a Linux box is better,,,the difference is in the available commercial software. Linux requires a higher level of understanding since you have much less automated function. To really use linux you need some familiarity with the command line. But once you cross that bridge you find a much higher level of flexibility (and the ability to hose your system even quicker). Originally windows was simply "dumb mans DOS". It literally was a graphical inter phase. In less then 48 hours I find myself booting to the Linux OS 1st. This thread goes to the core issue. Developers make money by providing tools that either help or entertain. The vast majority are written for XP/Vista since thats were the mainstream market is. The truth is really pretty simple, Microsoft has to lose market...Linux cant gain it. The fact that Vista is a resounding flop will open the door just a bit. As MS pricing continues to go up Linux will be more and more viable. It took me less then 48 hours to completely replace my "core functionality" with Linux. Since I grew up on Dos I actually like access to the command line:).....
