Damn, I didn't know Linux could look so sexy. I'm so tempted to install something ... but not enough time. Maybe this summer? Doubt it :-p Everyone I've known that's done tech stuff at some point all says "Man I'd just love to tinker with Linux or Ubuntu!", and they try it for a while and end up giving up on it. I've done similar things - I did at least manage to build a computer with ancient parts and give it a whirl, and I was impressed and have always wanted to see just how good it was on a PC that wasn't so horrible.
I'm doing more and more work in Excel every day and the last I heard, Open Office just wasn't up to snuff. But maybe, just maybe, I'll actually give Linux a long test drive, not just some whim.
Keep posting guys. I'd post my XP background but it's just black with no icons. I like it that way
I use the black XP Royale Noir theme. At the top I have a hidden Winamp bar. It's kinda cool....
I have an app called "Paranoia" made by a guy named ZOverLord that hides my desktop icons and shows them when I press certain keys. I can't find it anymore, but 'tis great!