Hi,

On 15.01.2016 20:24, R. W. Rodolico wrote:
> I understand that some people may need or want Windows as their base
> machine and have little reason for having a separate Unix (Linux)
> machine. Yet, in some cases, having access to such a machine for
> development purposes could be useful.

Indeed...!

> I run a series of servers at a NOC here in the US. If anyone is
> interested, I'd be happy to build out a Linux or FreeBSD virtual for
> this purpose. I could be a pure Command Line machine (what I normally
> run)...

As Michael already wrote: great idea, great offer: +1!

I'd recommend Linux too. I'm working here on an Ubuntu LTS system 
(command line). Pretty handy...

Best,
Matthias