Linux FAQ
If you are a Linux noobie like I am, have a look at this
basic FAQ that can help point you in the right direction.
The traditional way to get a Linux distro is to download a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM image from the internet and then write this image to a blank CD or DVD using software such as Nero Burning ROM. However, many Linux distros such as Ubunto will ship you a copy of the operating system for free via postal mail.
Linux FAQ 
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