[Solymr]

Going back to the previous discussion about product stability and perfection, I doubt most major software products are ever bug free, no matter who the creator is. As for the whole 2K vs. XP debate, I choose XP due to game stability. Anything else doesn't really fuss me, I don't care if 2K can stay stable for longer then 2 weeks without rebooting, I just know that 2K doesn't run the games I like very well and thats what makes me choose what OS I use. If 2K ran games better I know I'd stick by it, but I just feel its better suited for a buisness rather then a gamer like myself.

As for Linux, I'm not that much of a fan myself mostly because of the whole game thing. Yeah its probably overall a better product depending what distro you use, but in the end games decide what I use. Sure, I'd love it if gaming on linux was easier, I'd switch right over.

Sure, some guy can get into my system if he's bored enough and he can look at what sites I go to, the personal information I have on this computer (or lack of) and if he rarely cared to, do something nasty like screw up XP. It just means I have to reinstall my OS and games, but in the end I'd rather be able to use all my games and be at a small risk then feel secure but also not able to run software I've payed good money for.

Just my 2 grand worth.