Linux nerds here? HAHAH! I use Linux ....lol
I use Ubuntu linux though. Its pretty good actually. You can totally customize it. However, I use it for internet and office documents and playing videos, music, ipod whatever.
But I wouldnt use it with a DAW. Fedora is ugly as crap. No one is supporting DAWs with linux and so I would just deal with what you have.
I'm fine with XP and Cubase SX. I just make sure it does NOT touch the internet
Windows sucks...yes
Linux is better....and yes nerdy
MAC is the best....for people with no patience and no time to install things.... LOL