Initially, the linksys brand was reported to be on a phase out plan (reported late July 2007), which is when I heard of it last. Cisco have since put a stop on it, for the time being...
READ (
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/cisco/)
so rejoice all you linksys fans :D
Im a belkin fan myself. Never had one iota of a problem with their kit. Never used d-link because their stuff is ugly! (except that pictured above perhaps)
...netgear is a swear word for me... long, long, long story, involving $hit hardware and $hit support from Calcuttas finest :( but i wont rant ;)
mtfbwya