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which is the best operating system till now?

linux mandrake is my fav, and altho it gets badmouthed n' everything i still say xp is nice. (xp pro that iz)

It all depends on your personal preferance.
What are you using it for?
Is it a server?
If so, what type? File/printer/application/web/email/etc etc
Is it a desktop machine?
How many people will be using it?
What will you use it for?
What do you currently know?
How well do you learn new things?
etc etc etc

xp IS nice.. when it works.. (wish it does for me..)

i have to agree with soulman depends on what you feel comfortable using to if you havet used windows for a while and jump in to linux or free bsd u wont have a clue what to do with your os
just my 2 cets

I like xp for a desktop OS. I wouldn't suggest it for a server though.

Try searching the forums for about 100 other posts covering the same topic.
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