Not Linus Torvalds
Linux Sux!!!
With that off my chest I just have to say that although I may be a computer nerd, I am not a fan of Linus Torvalds or his child Linux.
I am far to lazy to use Linux. It's just not nearly as easy as Windows. (When I say this I mean in my case not in the general sense so don't scream at me.) Everyone has their reasons for the operating system that they use and my reason for using Windows is simple. It's flippin easy stuff for me. The UI makes sense and I can make quick work of almost any problem. I'm used to it. Please see my reasons for using IE instead of the other non MS browsers.
The n linus handle
Linus was my favorite character from the peanuts gang. My last name starts with 'n'. When I signed up for a yahoo account I tried linus and it was in use so it suggested n_linus. It stuck. I've had it forever. (I also have my own Linus blanket)