Will Arch autoconfigure the things I add or will I have to
learn all the dependencies and Sudo commands? I haven't been able to master the
makefile/make concept yet. Might as well be greek.

All I need is Internet Browsing, Audio recording, HD Video Editing, E-mail, and
Forth Programming (learning, educational)(Games would be nice, too). I realize
these are demanding applications.

I have an Alisis Pro8 (I think is the name) USB mixer I'd like to be able to
use for recording and a Sanyo Exacti HD 720P camera for HD Videography. It would
be nice to have a minimal system that could run these. I'm trying to install the
KDENLive USB system but so far haven't got access to the Web for installation
completion, though I have the install files loaded on a 4Gig USB Flash Drive.
I'm a little worried to use someone elses computer to install (Don't want to
crash their Windows system and have them paying and kissing MS butt to get it
loaded up again.)

Oh, my hardware is a fairly new P4 motherboard can't recall the brand. I'll try
to post it later. My apartment computer has been wireless-less for many months,
I suspect due to some nefarious low level malware from some subversive NWO
agency trying to silence my political activist voice. Or could be some files
sharing Linux CPU time thiefs working. I can't afford to go cable or DSL these
days and NYC Wireless is supposed to be available. I used to use it all the time
with a USB wireless device. But can never get on these days.