Am I nuts for wanting a Nokia N900 instead of a N9?

Is it nuts that I MAY have tracked down an authentic one for $999 and I may buy it?

What phone are you using?

I just really want a proper Linux command line without a bunch of constricting company code (such as that Aegis? crap they are pulling with the N9)

Am I nuts?

I'm new to this Maemo/Meego addiction. Please guide me.