Besides, if you don't mind getting your hands
dirty, it can be really
fun and instructive.
It's surely not for the Linux n00b, but I think that it is *much* easier
to edit a config file instead of struggling with certain GUI setup
tools. I remember that I once tried to configure a DSL connection in
Mandrake 10, and I did fail. Finally, learn edit the config files and
you're done.
That's why I like Gentoo for not trying to invent yet another setup
tool :) .
Best regards
ce