Should I get Vista?

I'm getting a new computer and I'm not sure whether I should stick with XP or get Vista.  Besides, most of the problems are supposed to be fixed with SP1, right?  Also, how bad is that shit with DRM, or does that only apply to HD-DVD and Blu-ray?  Also, driver problems?

Linux is so shitty you can't even give it away to the majority of people. Its free, easily available and you can get it set up in no time off a boot cd, but nobody wants it despite the constant linux spam these days. Face it, its shitty.