Awesome post.
I still remember when I was using all kind of Linux distributions a few years ago as my main operating systems, and how fun it was to play with them and use the terminal.
To bad I started working in graphic design and I needed Photoshop. I had to install Windows, and I didn't use Linux for a few years already, but I hope I can install one if I'll ever buy a laptop and start using it again.
Great tutorial, awesome post and best of luck!