Well, I'm running Linux at the moment, but I don't know what I should get. I've got about $11 in my steam wallet if anybody wants to recommend a game or two.
I don't actually know if I have a favorite game.
I used to play a shit-ton of Roller Coaster Tycoon, around the same time I put 150 hours into a save file on Pokemon Blue.
Then there was OOT and Descent: Freespace.
Then came Metroid Prime and Half-Life 2.
Can't forget about Eve: Online...
You don't really care about data unless it's backed up in at least three separate locations on at least two different storage mediums.
As for your questions: Yes and re-rip them.
I really don't check in very often. Once every 2 or 3 days really. My alliance's forums for Eve Online are significantly more active. Site needs more DOTA2.
And my roommate bought me one of the games on my wishlist. To my santa: I'm so sorry, if you bought any of that then I can gift you something to compensate.
My secret santa santee should stop buying things on their wishlist. They're ruining Christmas.
Shit. I just realized I, myself ruined Christmas. If my secret santa happened to purchase Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, then I will reimburse them with a game worth whatever they spent on it.
Sorry.
Not pictured: Canon Digital Rebel that I took the picture with. I finally have something more modern than my old AE-1 Program to take pictures with! Best Buy and Pizza Hut are $50 and $15 respectively.