For those of you who have used Linux, what can you say about it?

What do you think that are the advantages and disadcantages of the Linux operating system compared to Windows XP?

Basically...
You want to play games: use Windows.
You don't want games: go with Linux.

Most games published nowadays are geared for Windows altough there are rare exceptions of ones that can work both on Windoze and Linux.
For preactically every Windows program out, there exists a Linux equivalent.

And of course money is a factor...

Yes that makes sense, allright... This friend of mine told me that Linux is better a system for internet.

Any oppinions?

Edit: About the money...... Whell, :ph34r: You know :ph34r: we all have legal Windows :ph34r: we buy it regurally :ph34r:

Ah I getchya... well what I suggest next is.. if hard disk space ain't an issue then dualboot between two partitions of Linux and WinXP.. that's what I do atleast.. :D

Linux as a better system for web browsing? Well, makes a bit of sense, as majority hacks, spyware, adware and virii nowadays are targeting Windows. So it's kind of slightly safer.

I'd say go with Vista. If it's even half the sh1t they say it is - I'm getting it.

I don't know much about Linux, but I heard that it's much more safe from viruses/malware and hackers than Windows. Not only because more target Windows, but because it is safer.

I've never used Linux, though people I know who have used it say it's totally t3h awesome. All I know is, Windows XP isn't half as bad as people make out (and no where near as buggy as previous editions of Windows have been known to be, I name no names, WINDOWS ME) and as long as you have a decent firewall and AVG you're about as safe as you can get.

You can always burn up a live CD of Slax or Knoppix, or maybe even LLGP if you want to explore linux before diving down into full installations.

My only problem with Linux is ATI drivers and Wine. That's it.