WOW.. that one simple word explains it all ... another Free OS that could and can kick microsofts butt!!!!! this OS is exceptional, it has the ease of use of windows that everyone is used to but the stability of a linux/unix system. And if that were not good enough it is designed for Graphics so now you throw the MAC OS into the mix and best of all this OS IS FREE. It requires nothing more than a Download from the BeOs web site and it will install right along side Windows without having to format or add new partitions.