Replying to Avid media composer anyone?

So with the whole final cut x bullshit, I have been thinking its time to make the switch to a more advanced editing system.

Lucky me, my mom works at Avid and can get me amazingly low prices on the software. I had wanted to switch to avid since their systems are the most widely used on the market.

First I would like to know if any of you use either Media Composer or DS and how do you like it.

Orriginaly I had thought of switching to avid DS which looks like a simple interface but I heard "rhumers" that they are stopping ds next year.

anyways guys, basically enlighten me on anything you know about avid systems and if its worth making the switch.