[Orangedog]

I know that Linux would be the choice to meet those wants. But I also want an OS that will work with the latest games, iTunes software, and other proprietary software that is included with products like digital cameras, mp3 players, and PDAs. Linux cannot do this.

From my understanding of Lindows, it is supposed to address the compatibility issue. Lindows is Linux with something called WINE in the Linux world. WINE (as I understand it) is supposed to be a full implementation of the Windows API. In short, and I know I'm not doing WINE justice here, it lets you run Windows programs on Linux. Haven't heard much about how well it does that though.

[blackfarm]

"Lindows is Linux with something called WINE'

Well you need to read the interview. they ditched that a long time ago.