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I like Linux because it scales extremely well. For instance, XP on my aunts Acer Aspire one is a flat out brick. My Wind U120, with half the RAM and Ubuntu Netbook Remix is much faster, there really is no comparison. Linux most times just flat out works, no hassling around with drivers. The only issue Ive had was with Atheros wifi cards, which are now fully supported under Linux because their driver is now open source. Another great thing about Linux...when you get new hardware, you dont have to reinstall. The drivers are built right into the kernel. As long as your kernel is up to date, its as easy as putting your hard drive in the new system and hitting the power button. The problem these days, and for the past 2 decades is that Windows has severely limited the common mans choice for an OS. Most average people have no idea what Linux is. Ive ran LiveCDs on customers computers and they thought it was Windows until I told them otherwise. Having a choice in OSes is a great thing, much like having a choice in cars, GPUs, CPUs, etc. It would be pretty lame if we were only stuck with one brand.