Good post Marnold.
Ibanezjunkie: stability is hardly a problem these days with any OS. I installed w7, hm, a year ago or so, and it hasn't ever flinched. Except I when lost a drive...but all in all, not once it's kicked its heels up. A few times some 3rd party software pieces or such have crashed but the system always stays stable.
Dee
"When life's a biatch, be a horny dog"
Amps: Marshall JVM 410H w/ Plexi Cap mod, Choke Mod & Negative Feedback Removal mod, 4x12", Behringer GMX110, Amplitube 3/StealthPedal
Half a dozen custom built/bastardized guitars all with EMG's, mostly 85's, Ibanez Artwood acoustic & Yamaha SGR bass, Epiphone Prophecy SG, Vox Wah, Pitchblack tuner plus assorted pedals, rack gear etc. for home studio use.