Being an old codger, I'm probably a bit different from most folks on this forum. I've been using Linux since '97. I've not had a Win product since then. And never missed it. Not one bit. So if I was to lose my OX, Linux is my choice. Matter of face, I still have an older HP laptop that runs Mepis. Still working like a champ. And still use it. Yes, Linux is still a viable option for me. But since I receintly came over to the Mac world, I think I'll be an Apple fanboi for some time to come. Love my iPhone and MacBook. But it won't keep me from using Linux. Never. Love Linux and all the choice it offers as well as OX.