I've been toying with NetBSD i386 for possible server use, but I'm not
in favor of using any version beyond 1.6.X, due to stability concerns.

How long will 1.6.X be maintained for security fixes?

If the answer is "not very long" then I will use Debian linux ...

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A: Maybe because some people are too annoyed by top-posting.
Q: Why do I not get an answer to my question(s)?
A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?