I started tinkering thirteen years ago, good grief. I would install Linux on my old machine when I got a new one, and play around with it. I can't remember all the distros, but most recently Mint for a while, then Bodhi, then Zorin - which I've also now installed on my PC. I love how much choice there is - and how passionate people can be about their choices. It seems there's a flavour for everyone.