i just converted a box to RH 8.0, smooth setup even for SWB DSL. Still not MS quality, but better than my RH 6.1, 7.0, and mandrake 7.0. If you cant wait for the download (and I cant blame ya!) look for a "linux for Dummies", or other Linux books, most will sometimes carry a distro in cd's in the back of the book,so you get the book and linux for 19.99 (this is how i got RH7.0) you can also pick up a cheap version at places like Staples, I actually bought the RH 8.0 for 30.00ish. If worst comes to worst send me an email and i'll snail mail you a copy!
If ya wanna get real crazy, and dont have a spare box,get old apples from your local school, theyre throwing them away, and play with Linux on the power pc...yellow dog linux for PowerPC
i just converted a box to RH 8.0, smooth setup even for SWB DSL.And you can download a firewall called Firestarter, answer a couple of questions on the install, and you have home internet sharing using network address translation.