How did you learn about bitcoins? What's your story?

[cryptotrade]

I'd like to know how came into the bitcoin world.  Here are some questions if you'd care to share your experience:

1.  When did you start with bitcoin?  How did you first hear about it or other crypto currencies?

2.  What is your computer background or education? 

3.  How long was it before you truly understood all the concepts involved with using bitcoin and other alt currencies?
Are you comfortable with it or do you still have a lot of questions that are still unanswered?

4.  Do you (or do you intend to) mine or are you interested in just buying coin for speculation or investment purposes?

5.  Do you plan on opening a bitcoin or alt currency business in the future/or do you have one now?
 
6.  Could you explain how to use bitcoin to a 5th grader?

7.  Where do you see bitcoin and other crypto currencies in 5 years?  Where will we be?  Will all survive? Will new coins come into being? Will bitcoin and other coins be accepted by major vendors like ebay, amazon and big box stores?

8.  Any other insights, predictions or revelations about your bitcoin experience thus far?

[NedKLee]

Long time listener to Steve Gibson on the TWIT network, so google episode 287 of "Security Now", if there is ever a Bitcoin "Hall of Fame", Steve Gibson and Leo LaPorte would be an automatic inductions as far as I'm concerned.

Steve is THE go to guy in Crypto and Leo Laporte (wisely) provides him the platform.

The Bitcoin community could not ask for two better advocates, unlike Dvorak and Curry on the " No Agenda" podcast, I'm affeared Mr. Dvorak will be condemned to a lifetime diet of Mac and Cheese ( Macaroni and cheap cheddar cheese melted together) whilst the far more passionate and intellectual Mr. Curry will be able to indulge his every gourmet passion and some hookers and blow to top it off.

As for the rest of your questions, too much information, old mate, ( refer to the TNO post)