Windows 10

[nDR01d]

I run Win10 on a separate partition for my kids (and my) games that aren't release on Linux. It has 16Gb RAM and an i5 processor. It currently runs Linux Mint 17.2 on the other partition. FYI, I've been running Linux since 2005 (Fedora Core 3, switched to Ubuntu Hardy Heron, 2008, switched to Mint in 2015). Here are some interesting stats for you:

TOTAL COST (2005-15) $0 - Linux is free and open source
TOTAL VIRUSES/MALWARE* - 0
TOTAL CUSTOMISATION - 100%

*There have been viruses etc. for Linux (however, not like those found on Windows or Apple), but I've never used antiviruses etc and I've never had any problems. I just use good, safe computer/internet practices ie: only download from those whom you trust etc.

I think these are the reasons why the worlds best computers (think super-computers, military's, stock exchanges etc.) run Linux and not Windows or Apple. So there are other options out there that are high quality, if you continue to beat your head against a wall with the two major players.

[dave.king1]

I think these are the reasons why the worlds best computers (think super-computers, military's, stock exchanges etc.) run Linux and not Windows or Apple. So there are other options out there that are high quality, if you continue to beat your head against a wall with the two major players.

Cisco telephony and networking solutions typically run Redhat Linux and so does the equivalent Alcatel kit.
( at least it did when I retired in mid 2014 )