First go at Linux

[Orion]

I Have installed, ubuntu 8.10 today, my first try at Linux it is a different kettle of fish.

Back to the class room.

[caveman_nige]

Enjoy it mate, its worth having a play with.. However the latest version of ubuntu gets released today and would probably be even better for you. v9.04

Canonical Announces Availability of Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition | Ubuntu

[20clarky08]

you've started with the best for a beginner mate, if you fancy a more "bill Gatesy" feel.

install Kubuntu its just debian (which is what ubuntu is btw the way, free lesson of the day :P )

but it uses the KDE4 UI instead of GNOME which ubuntu uses which is more like OSX (iMac) in my opinion

either way, welcome to the right path

[belfast]

the free 170 page PDF from Keir Thomas should help you out.

Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference
http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download_main.html

[kari]

you've started with the best for a beginner mate, if you fancy a more "bill Gatesy" feel.

install Kubuntu its just debian (which is what ubuntu is btw the way, free lesson of the day :P )

but it uses the KDE4 UI instead of GNOME which ubuntu uses which is more like OSX (iMac) in my opinion

either way, welcome to the right path

Turn Your Ubuntu Hardy to Mac OSX Leopard step by step guide
Turn Your Ubuntu Hardy to Mac OSX Leopard – Make Tech Easier no need install kubuntu for that. And you can install kde desktop in ubuntu if you want, guide is here How to install KDE on Ubuntu . You can choose in login window what session you want gnome or kde. in my opinion ubuntu is better than kubuntu. Here is my gnome desktop in ubuntu 8.04