I started using linux in 95 (as a hobby), when I joined the university. In 96, got the oportunity to turn this "hobby" into a way of living (working with support and administration). Luckily, this is still something I do for fun, and usually get some money for it.
I like to play videogames, hack with computers, and tag along with my wife and son. I'm brazilian, and proud of it (and no, there are no indians and forests anywhere you go).