Which do you think is the more appropriate operating system for a software based keyboard workstation - Windows XP? or Linux?

I use the Lionstracs Mediastation for live performances and though it is currently based on the Linux O.S., some developers have begun porting the Mediastation to the Windows XP O.S. I wanted to get info and opinions from other people on Synth Zone since I may soon be faced with the option to choose which I use on my keyboard.

I know Windows XP is probably the most common of the two because of the multitude of programs designed to operate on it. Some Synth Zone members use the Wersi OAS, which is a good example of such a system. Perhaps they can give some insight to the pro's and con's of using Windows for this application.

Many of our members who are using the notebook - software synth/arranger approach- may also have feedback to offer. I did not include the Mac O.S. since this is a proprietary system that will probably not be an option for me.

Other instruments like the Muse Research "Receptor" is based on Linux or the Open Labs "Neko" or "Miko" is based on Window XP Home edition.

I am especially interested in issues like stability, user interface, flexibilty, etc.

Thanks in advance for your responses.

Richard Shiflet