I'm not modding you but I strongly disagree. > Children can learn Windows, which is a de-facto standard in corporate world, so they will be prepared better for

I'm not modding you but I strongly disagree. > Children can learn Windows, which is a de-facto standard in corporate world, so they will be prepared better for their professional future. Teaching a seven year child how to use XP is of no benefit because XP will be obsolete before the child leaves school. The de-facto argument is circular and isn't in the best interests of the child.