I have mine since almost it was out in november 2009. I am not a programmer and or either a linux person. I am a business man but like gizmo stuff I very busy too but a fast learner if there is a way to do something more with a gizmo. The N900 is the most amazing phone I ever had because it is simply doing a lot of stuff in my life.
-business
-complete sound system
-dvd/video cam
-extra, extra gizmo (flashlite, etc)

Get that phone if you are a bit like that and don't get it if you like plug & play stuff.