I know my comment is a bit late, but wanted to let you know that read your post. I can related as I switched from win-duh-O!'s to ubuntu. And I'm loving it! I haven't had many files myself since I don't know when. I guess since I stopped downloading stuff. I have pictures now. And I suppose that I should make an effort to back them up and burn the to DVDs. But I've always been a fan of minimalism although not so much practicing these days. Till next time take care!