Hey Paul, Hope I'm not out of line here but you seem to be about where I was 10-12yrs ago. I bothered lists and forums across the 'net learning my way around but what was most helpful to me was face-time with knowledgeable folks. To that end I would suggest the recently resurrected Northfield linux users group (norlug). They meet weekly at the Hideaway in Northfield- coffeehouse coders- and are starting technical meetings this month. First one is on Raspberry Pi. http://www.norlug.org/ Certainly not trying to dissuade you from posting here just pointing out another helpful option for your quest for knowledge. harv