Your right FG.WinXP 32bit is my most stable OS.I like PC Linux,and right now I'm using the old ubuntu 5.04.Windows still is my favorite,even with all the security updates and validation checks.Linux is new to me and I like farting around with the software.I ditched XP 64 bit recently because of hardware incompatability for my printer and scanner.I have run into those hard core Linux devotees and they ain't to friendly toward you if you still run windows. We all have open minds here just to try linux and not bash it but tryto put it to use.