Advice on new system for Linux

[kramerjm-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org (James Kramer)]

Sorry,
I did not finish my post.  I have one of those fancy keyboards with
window keys and hit one by mistake.  Let me begin again.  Thanks in
advance for the help.
Jay

 My computer just died. ?I had it for nearly 10 years. ?I need to
purchase a new system and would like one that would last another 10
 years.

 1. ?Would thesystem below suite my needs.
 2. I do not play games but I would like the option to upgrade in the future.
 3. ?I never used 64 bit Linux. I assume that by now most programs (ie
 Firefox) are supported by it.
4. Since it is a new system will I have difficulty locating linux drivers.
 5.Can I dual boot with Win XP. ?That is will WinXP run on a 64 bit.
 It is my impression that AMD can simulate a 32 bit enviroment for
 Windows. ?Thanks you in advance for your suggenstions.

Proposed system at around $550
s uper Gamer Series: AMD AM3

? ?* RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP-OUT ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. [ This is a
 limited offer of $100 value saving. ]
 ? ?* Raidmax: Tornado [ ATX-238WR ] ( Front USB, Audio ), Red
 ? ?* Default case fans
? ?* Gamer Choice Standard Recommented Low Noise Silent System
 ? ?* Standard 400W Power Supply
 ? ?* AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition, Socket AM3, 3.2GHz, 64-Bit
 Quad-Core, 4x512KB Cache
? ?* DIY !!! I know how to use the Built-in Motherboard Overclock
 Utility wih BIOS Setup and do it myself.
 ? ?* ASUS GeForce 7025, AM3, 4GB DDR3 Max, RAID, Audio, GbLAN, Video.
 [ M4N68T-M ]
 ? ?* 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 at 1333 MHz Dual Channel
 ? ?* Geforce GTS 250: 1024MB
 ? ?* Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single Monitor
 ? ?* None
 ? ?* Hitachi 500GB Serial ATA-II 7200RPM w/ 16MB Buffer
 ? ?* Standard Setting : Non-RAID
 ? ?* 22x Dual-Format/Dual-Layer DVDRW Drive
 ? ?* None
 ? ?* High Definition 7.1 Digtial Surround Sound
 ? ?* None
 ? ?* Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
 ? ?* None
 ? ?* None
 ? ?* None
 ? ?* None
 ? ?* - Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution.
 ? ? ?- Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chasis
 with High Performance Thermal Compound
 ? ?* STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME
 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
 ? ?* RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP-OUT ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. [ This is a
 limited offer of $100 value saving. ]