I dont know what all of you ppl that are complaning about XP are talking about. I have been with windows since W3.1 up to XP, also I got some exp. with Linux, and to tell you the truth, I think that XP makes it up there with Linux. It might have some pros and cons, like XP having "too much to do" with Microsoft ( by that, I mean Microsoft taking too much part in the regular use of it OS), but also the difficulty that bringing up a fully functional Linux Machine (whatever maker, whatever version) might present to the average user. I think ease of use plays a very important part(but wait, NOT the most important part) in weather a OS is good or bad.
Well, thats my 2 cents worth....
GodZeus101