rm42: OpenOffice base wasn't working, so I didn't include it. I wish they'd fix OpenOffice so that we could upgrade safely...

MisterSorin: debian-m5-v2-rootfs.tgz is for installing into a dedicated partition. You want debian-m5-v2.img.ext2.bz2 instead. Sorry you're having such a rough time of it. Generally those times, for me, are also good learning experiences, though...

andyph666: The N900 doesn't have a concept of "minimizing" an application. You go to the dashboard (Ctrl-backspace if there's no other way) and select an app to show on the screen.