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> I am one of the few UNIX administrators who prefers to use Windows (XP
> or 2K; cannot stand Vista) as a desktop/workstation operating system.

if you need really windows-like computing/desktop-environments/whatever is 
called they RIGHT - windows is most windows like and it's good choice.

> bought it) trying to adapt over the years, and I cannot.  I'm not going

so you made the right decision.
but i think you use your windows through some NAT equipment/server when 
logging to your unix servers, or your passwords will quickly be 
compromissed ;)

>
> Comparatively: I have co-workers who love X and KDE, and hate Windows --

i don't like any of them, because i can't concentrate on the actual 
work with them. but not "hate". hate in that context is nonsense.

> The only time I curse Windows is when CMD.EXE or command-line utilities

windows CMD is a joke. simply.