Linux?

Vista doesn't suck...

IMO yes, it's more secure and it's free + fast

you can do anything in Linux

Vista has alot of security protocols, actually depending on which version you have.......Cough cough Home edition cough cough

like god said, linux is good, but if you are new to the whole thing, dont use it.....

if you are to get unix/linux use it on you current computer after you get the alien ware, that way you can practice using the OS.

Use Sun Virtual Box to see how it works first

Ty for tip man

If you really are getting Alienware, Vista will be lighting fast on a thing like that.
Since you don't know anything about Linux, I suggest you keep it that way.

P.S

Windows 7 IMHO is better than Ubuntu.

I can learn about linux...

linux is the worst thing u can get.......

Found this the other day :P

Linux is basicly an improved mac OS.

I'm on Debain right now, I like it.

I'm using fluxbox, which I don't recommend if you're new to *nix, but it comes with Gnome which is more windows-user friendly. Whatever you do, don't get KDE. And read a LOT about how to use the shell.