So that the casual viewer won't get shocked, let's start with Ubuntu. Ubuntu is supposed to be a user-friendly Linux made to replace current operating systems most of us use.
Installing
It's really easy to install. In fact, if you're already running a current operating system, you can just pop in the CD and test things out - without having to install anything. It's a handy CD to bring around when troubleshooting computers.
Caution
Ubuntu isn't for gamers, it isn't for multimedia professionals. It'd be great for programmers or the casual all-I-do-is-email-and-surf user.
The Look
Ubuntu looks pretty. To the right you'll see a picture of the desktop. It's clean and simple. Don't expect fancy stuff especially since Linux is known to be friendly with slow systems. If you have an old PC around, it'd be good to revive it using Ubuntu.
Downloading
You can download Ubuntu easily. I suggest using Bittorrent to immensely speed up the download time, and to give something back to the community by seeding it for a while. You can download the torrent here. If you don't know how to use Bittorrent, you can download the CD image straight from the servers here. After downloading, you'll need to burn the image into a CD to run it.
Running It
When you restart your computer with the CD in your drive, it'll ask whether you want to install or run it from the CD. Run it from the CD first to see if this'll suit your needs.
I miss my MS Word!
There are a bunch of applications that are available with Linux that are for free. Yes, graphical editing software, office productivity software, audio editing software, etc. Plus, they're super easy to install via the add/remove software button. For office, try out OpenOffice. From what I've experienced, most installs of Linux come with OpenOffice already installed. Just start the word processor or the spreadsheet program.
I hope you enjoy Ubuntu!
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That's it for now. Time to go and hack my way into installing Rails :|
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