<< Therefore, being a Unix Guru on a tech site is considered a badge of honor of sorts. >>
Not really, but if you say so. I dont like Unix because it "hip" I have been into it for years, way before it was considered "hip". It is a superior OS, thats why I like it. Really, from what I see, it is more popular to be win2k guy, especially here.
EDIT: BTW, I dont have a palm pilot, and dont plan to get one, nor do I hang out at starbucks, or carry a cell phone to be "hip". I dont even watch "friends", sorry.