My Ubuntu Linux is incredibly stable, so far
Being in the IT industry, I always had access to Windows server. I recently re-deployed my home network with a free copy of VMware ESXi and nothing but Ubuntu Server for my home infrastructure. I am beyond ecstatic!
No dealing with BS Windows update out of box, no dealing with malware or spyware thanks to a poorly-protected kernel. Just the core OS components I need, a natively-encrypted /home partition, and NO GUI!
I LOVE bursting the bubbles of Windows and Apple people who rely on a GUI. They ask, “How do you get to the desktop?” Ahh, the evil laugh is perfect.