SurferTim:
For non-Linux users, the toolchain (avr-gcc, avr-libc, binutils) is not included in the Linux download from the Arduino site. That is normally provided by your Linux distribution repository.
Oooooh. Bad assumption on my part there! Thanks, very good to know. Have had this thing about getting into Linux kicking around in the back of my head lately...
Response to the last statement: Only if you enjoy riding a horse.
Actually have avoided them thus far, intend to keep it that way! 