Linux seems to work just fine for most needs.
I am very happy with Jaunty Jacklope....today downloads seem slow though....running RC1 at the moment...with 6 desktops and Compiz working on AMD 940 with 4 Gbytes.
I know you mean well and are just trying to help me with good advice and I do appreciate the effort.... but I work in the "real world" (a web site development and graphic design company) and I need windows to do that successfully. I know that even MAC might be a better option, but all my very expensive software is in windows. :)