I will be getting the N800 for Christmas (the misses wont let me open it now ). I have been thumbing through this site for a few weeks and have come up with the following initial todo list:

1. Install OS2008
2. Install 8GB and 4GB SDHC cards
3. Set up repositories.
4. Install Apps (xterm, word processor, media apps, pdf viewer, IM)
5. Connect the N800 to my cell phone via Pdanet
6. Back up this "clean" set up.

If there is any thing goofy|wrong|ordered wrong|missing in the list, please let me know.