I started using Linux back 10 years ago when I was 16. Back then you had to do pretty much everything by hand. I spent a lot of time reading guides and hacking around, editing config files and beating my head on my desk. I've been back and forth, watching it grow. I can't believe how far it's come. Right now Ubuntu 8.10 is installed and I have it totally configured and haven't had to drop to the terminal to enter a command (except to kill x-windows when I broke it). It's just waiting for me to complete this build and get a case/PSU so I can have it as my main/storage system for browsing, chatting and downloading and use the Windows box solely for gaming and watching shows/movies. SOOOON!