The problem with Microsoft is that they have a monopoly, they try to force people to use their software. Windows might be a slow/resource wasting "thing" but that's because it's 10 times more user friendly than Linux. The goal of windows wasn't to be a super secure OS, but to be much more user friendly. Because of windows using computers is easy. I don't think it's possible for a complete beginner to start working with some *nix huh, so people should watch out on what they say about M$. At least that's my opinion.