What operating system to use with a new rig?

[Les]

I know what you mean. It can take some time and research to learn and re-learn and remember what's what. I find the technology kind of interesting myself, so I try to keep somewhat up to date with it all, but I'm not really that into it. I'm certainly not pretending to be anything more than a dabbler in this sort of stuff. I don't mind answering questions if I can, and if it'll help others avoid wasting time and money, but it's a random kind of thing, done in passing if I just happen to feel like it at the time. I'm wary of muddying the waters even further though, so if what I say doesn't seem to make sense just let me know and I'll try to clarify my answers.