I have been using linux actively for 5 years and have both Linux+ and LPI I certifications. I am particularly interested in using Linux on old/unusual hardware, like PDA's, old laptops, internet appliances, etc.
For a desktop distro I favor Ubuntu and for servers Gentoo, and for the weird stuff I usually use Slackware or a home grown version.
When it comes to programming I am a veteran of C/C++, Pascal and (even) BASIC. Currently I teach Java, but tend to code in Python.
