Rob,
WinXP configured properly does not give BSODs, and WinXP does the auto update for you. All you have to do when it updates is hit the button saying it is done and the computer would like to reboot.
Still it comes down to what the person prefers, PC or MAC. That is why there are so many choices out there. Everyone is different.
Take Care,
Richard
P.S. I just chipped my car and boost the HP to 355bhp. I also know the every detail about my mobo. Does that make me a double freak?