Educational desires and wants.

I have thirst for learning more about computers, I have had the unpleasant experience of having my computer crash approximately 4-5 years ago. Once would have been fine, but after 3 times in less than 2 months is discouraging. I was using Windows XP. I was first introduced to Linux with a Knoppix live cd borrowed from my brother, who for some reason doesn't seem to like Linux. I'm guessing he likes to collect viruses and getting spammed.
Since I have switched I have had less problems and I'm not a gamer so I don't have a need to use Windows products, I still have the ability to use a variety of Microsoft online software if and when I need to.
I would like to build a home server and theater system eventually, so I have been collecting and reading the available information found online. Which happens to be quite extensive.

I found this picture of an individuals liar of computers, I want something like this but I don't want the clutter of his:

I like clean neat looking systems, this is an example of my clean desktop with minimum items on it.

Yes, I like steampunk themed desktops. Here is the album of my past desktops and different distributions that I have tried. Desktops of the past. Some of them aren't captioned at this time I will have to remedy that soon as I can recollect their software and what computers I had them on.
My preferred operating system.
The varieties available and the option to mix and match the different versions.  Here is the info on my present computer I'm using. I have since then made some changes in what software I use. My preferred browser.

This is my home page on Seamonkey.  With my add-ons and toolbars.