Here's one more Windows vs. Linux thread.
But posts are too long!! Can't remain online while I read

Will go offiline, read it and come back for posting.
BTW, here's a thread that discusses about security holes in WinXP SP2
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/view...?p=56837#56837
I guess this security issues itself will one day be the sole reason for using Linux or some other secure OS.