Both Octalink and square taper BB are fine. I like Square taper because there is a large selection to choose from. Wear isn't really an issue.... how may times to you need to take your crank arms on and off?
Token makes some excellent square taper bottom brackets if you are in the market. I'm running one of their Ti spindle/carbon shell campy ones right now on my training bike.
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Get on a cross bike.... you'll like it ;)