I use Linux, windows and Solaris at work. While *nix may be more secure, it's certainly not easier to use. As much as Ubuntu has raised the bar on the Linux UI, it's still got little glitches that drive me crazy.
When I click on a tab to change terminals, i frequently have the tab become a separate terminal. Why? Because the UI thinks the the mouse is still down, and thus this is a drag event. When running Linux in Virtual Box, it's significantly slower than running XP or Vista in Virtual Box or virtual PC.
Stability? I think Linux is a stable environment. But then I think XP and Vista are too. Has Windows locked up? It's rare, but it happens. Does Linux lock up? It's rare, but it happens.
Just be happy that the masses aren't moving to linux, or you'd find out how quickly *nix flaws are exploited.
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