Yes, as well as the fact that the Linux network stack has always been higher performing than Windows.
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Did you get Cinnamon going? I really like Cinnamon. It will also be the default desktop environment in Mint 13. If you like Mint, may as well start using Cinnamon as that's the way they are going. Don't forget to change to it at the login screen after installing.
Just upgraded a couple machines to Cinnamon 1.4. Really liking it. Great direction they are going in.