Well, I've got a new (cruddy) job working at a local grocery store.
This means that in about a month, I'm going to be starting work on a new computer to replace this POS.
So, I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to do with this computer.
One option I've considered is converting it to a server. Probably a Linux-based one, since I'm not going to bother with a Windows server for various reasons (mostly financial). Basically, I'm thinking about creating my own website as a resume/web journal (I resent the term blog, as it represents everything mediocre about the internet). Nothing complicated, and it'll be running very low bandwidth.
But I really have no experience whatsoever in the area (which is part of the reason I want to try). I've never hosted a website before, and I don't know what all is involved.

Where should I start? Obviously, I'm going to need a domain name--I was thinking Tsenru.com or something. How would I reserve that, and get it to redirect to the IP of the website/host computer? I know sites like GoDaddy (although I hear they're not worth trusting) will get the name for you for a price, but what exactly do THEY do to reserve the site, and could I do it on my own, for free?
And where would I go from there?
The one thing I'm not particularly worried about is security--I have enough experience there, and I can always turn to the Linux crowd for help if I need it.