I'm going to buy a Pi and need a little info.  I've got Doug's posts:
    http://things-linux.blogspot.com/2013/07/delicious-raspberry-pi.html
    http://things-linux.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-second-helping-of-pi.html
.. but wouldn't hurt to pick up on other's experiences too before building
a system.

- Where to buy?  The two distributors on the website did not include USA.
 Be nice if they also had "peripherals" or kits .. see next.

- What to buy?  I'll get the upscale "B" model .. I think that's it for
choices of the board.  But other than a power adaptor, are there
interesting addons, especially for  more I/O .. i.e. goes-intas and
goes-outtas & sensors?  Doug's system added a USB hub and memory card.

- What Linux Distro?  Although I use the terminal more than GUIs, I'm not
as Linux savvy as I'd like.  I'd prefer a fairly universal distro that I
might encounter elsewhere such as on hosting services and laptops/home
servers.  Is Ubuntu still the favorite?  One requirement if its possible is
Node.js.

- WiFi: any success stories?  I can just use ether-over-power adaptors if
needed but we're pretty wireless at home.  I know some WiFi dongles get
poor reviews, but my TiVo uses one nicely.

- Enclosure: I've seen Doug's case choice, looks great .. are there any
others out there?  Or is naked OK too?

TIA,

   -- Owen
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