So you need to get that monitor replaced in a hurry! Don't worry so much about Linux, just use your old Amiga as much as possible while you still can!
I don't get it. What kind of advice is this?
Matt just gave his hard earned (probably) money to buy a new computer and he is supposed to use it and have fun with it.
If I bought a new Pentium 4 and still had to use my old 386 I would be very upset I tell you! And as I can tell Matt is not very "satisfied" from his new "Amiga" - for now at least-.
Pathetic...