*nix user switching to Windows for real power

[LunarWolf]

I have tried multiple *nix based OS's and decided Windows is better.

I have an Acer AspireOne which came with Windows XP.

I am in University Studying Computer Science and am currently programming in java as part of the course.

I need to have a Dos based System (much preffered to Linux).

I need to install "TextPad" , "Bluej" , "Netbeans" , "Internet Explorer" and I have "Visual Basic 6"(used for leisure) which entails pre-installation of the Sun JDK.

I need NO FURTHER USE OF THIS SYSTEM!

I need to chose an OS, test it in Sun VirtualBox, and then install it from USB (I foudn this tutorial and tested it findign it perfect http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-...-working-guide/ ).

I have licenses for windows xp, vista, windows 7, all 32 and 64 bit proffessional and business editions...I can get any other license through downgrade rights in the t+c from Microsoft, aswel las through the MSDNAA as a student.

now, what I need from readers...

1) An OS choice (nlite and vlite are a no-go...too much hassle with using discs when I am 40 miles form home and all my discs are there and I wont be home for a few months)

2) Advice on how to strip it down majorly to the extents I have prior expressed

3) Any further advice and driver compatability warnings.

[catgate]

I think you need to speak to your tutors. They are not doing a very good job.

[ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb]

I need to have a Dos based System (much preffered to Linux).

Unlike Windows 9x, today's Windows systems are not DOS-based, but NT-based. There was no more DOS-based system after Windows ME - thank god for that! B)