The on going debate.

I don't see that the attractive layout of Ubuntu 8.10 has any reflection on the operation of Ham Radio Software no matter how processor intensive the application is. In the non 3D version it has an X11 static desktop, there can't be much different from any other Linux screen. Just 'cause its plain ugly dose not mean its efficient.

8.10 is an efficient slim O/S. I wish I could finger the cause of the problems being experienced.

The blame put on Vista by those who have not tried it is justified because the problems are widespread, well documented and obvious.
You can't say the same for Intrepid I have tried it, it is fast.