Well, the truth is, if you very want to get into linux, then this may not be the right unit for you. UI wise, it's quite similar to 770, but it's not a full blown linux distro like SUSE/Ubuntu/Fedora Core, getting more features like geting CLI or gain root require some or lots of tweaking. Some of the apps for 770 will work on N800, but not a guarantee. It also mean that if you don't find what you are looking for, there probably isn't a HOWTO for it yet anywhere, the unit is simply brand new. Probaly will take another 6-12 month for it to get catch up. For doing day to day stuff, you will be on GUI most of the time. Learning curve is a bit high for non-linux user. On the other hand, you seem like you already know what you will be getting yourself into, then that may not be a bad idea. But still definitely not a linux learning tool.