Best wishes to you IrishMonk. Ultimately, I think you're probably making the best decision. As you'll more easily learn Perl, and all it has to offer, and your chosen OS, as well.
Best of luck you, in your new endeavours!
--Chris
¡λɐp ʇɑəɹ⅁ ɐ əʌɐɥ puɐ ʻꜱdləɥ ꜱᴉɥʇ ədoH
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