how about, if it ain't broke, don't fix it?
i am still running XP SP1 with NO UPDATES other than direct x 9.0 c.
i understand the need for the security updates and such if your DAW is an internet computer, but what do you want to do that to your DAW for?
i suppose that's another debate entirely tho.
K.I.S.S.- keep it simple, stupid.
get a cheapo unit for internet, word processing, porn, etc. and throw the big bucks at a DAW that never sees the internet or photoshop or anything but audio apps.
eliminates alot of potential headaches...
all IMO, of course
That would have to be on the DAW, wouldn't it?