> Sure it has the nice NT kernel, but all windows server systems have unnecessary services running such as ... So switch them off. Holy shit, if you'd deploy a system in default state then you really don't deserve to be in a position where you can Yes, there are Linux distros where you can deploy with few [known] security issues, however there is s balance that needs to be struck between simplicity and security. My point is this. Your average ITTard could easily deploy either OS in a very insecure config. I could deploy a very insecure Win install, and a very secure Lin install. Hell, it's just config. Anyway, back to the point: you don't have one unless you justify it. Please, if you want to appear insightful, add an insightful post.