I dont take this thread serious, because I have heard this discussion for many many times - it does not depend on what system you are working, every system has its pros and cons , it depends from what you are doing with it. I am working with any system as long as it gives me the results I need, and I tell you I have worked an a few starting from a PDP 11 (this is the one you programmed with switches in the front) to almost any system on the market - so lets close the thread it does not lead to anything than bad feelings.