I'm also new to Linux. I'm using MDK 10, but also tried installing BSD just for kicks, but couldn't. Even though I dual boot to XP (for games, what else?), I try to use it as least as possible. And I didn't pay for it anyways. :D
I used MDK 8 and 9 in the past, but just for about a month or so each. Ditched them because they couldn't detect my scanner, printer, webcam, etc.
So, what made me decide to jump ship and embrace Linux permanently?
I remember the days when one could live with your house's front door open, and not fear a stranger; when you could leave you car's windows down and not fear someone stealing your walkman. I miss peace of mind at home.
And I want the same peace of mind when using my computer.
I'll get broadband next week, saw it coming for weeks, and decided I wanted the same peace of mind we had a few years back: No fear of viruses, spyware, or strangers sticking their heads inside my computer.
I want stability, and if there is to be any instalibilty, I want it only because I screw up when installing/tweaking something.
I wish I knew programming. I'd be helping a distro or open source development.
In essense, welcome. And hi to all.