cygwin (Score 1)

So, you're using Windows NT for a year and tired of it. That's funny because Windows NT isn't supported by MS anymore, maybe you should try Windows 2000 then go to http://www.cygwin.com. You want linux, you got it, as well as Windows. Unless you plan on using it as your web server, but from what it sounds like, you're not into setting up dedicated servers. Unless you are really into StarOffice, Netscape, and countless other useless X windows programs, just get cygwin and start developing away...