Windows Vs Linux????

I am currently trying to set up a server that can handle running apache mysql and php 24/7 as well as designing and testing web sites. I was wondering what people think would be a better way to go. Windows 2000 Server, Red Hat 8.0 or Mandrake 9.0 Any comment on this would be good as i like the fact Windows is easy but i prefer that linux has more option's and run's 100time better then windows. Does anyone agree or is Windows the way to go. Thanks Dean "The Insane Guy" Hayes Mystical Web Designs http://www.mystical-sector.com <-- I design and i redesign but still i never designed true beauty like you --> _________________________________________________________________ MSN Instant Messenger now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilecentral/hotmail_messenger.asp