I think when it comes down to it Linux is by no means user friendly enough for you average home user yet. As far as Win XP being crap; I have found that XP once set up properly runs great even on AMD machines. What I have found as well is that most people that have complaints are running a pirated version. What I am trying to say is "XP Pro Legal = Good" "XP Pro pirate = Crap".

I would love to know if I am on to something. Please let me know if you have a legal copy of xp, with updates, that gives constant trouble.