That's a really convincing argument. While my computer is more an entertainment system than utility, the paragraph on choice seems what I'm looking for. The whole point in my making a computer from scratch is so that it ends up exactly how I want it. Right now, the only thing that could potentially sway me from Linux is game support. While Linux has no mystery background programs slowing down the system (good for game performance), it's of little use if I don't have a game to play on it. I figure I'll have to go and see what games have Linux ports, and what's due to be released for Linux. My new dream computer is going to essentially be a videogame system with a wordprocessor, art program, and internet access.