lol Tim, I agree completely, my joke may have suggested otherwise, but you make a good point. And yeah, sadly an apple system is looking increasingly beneficial from a productivity perspective, though I don't think I'd ever switch over completely for games, etc.
them's fightin words! If that's a special way of commenting that thread is rather off topic, I apologise if my shenanigans have caused you significant distress. In an effort to return to the topic, how did the linux workshop yesterday go (for anyone who did attend)?