new to linux, Linux & Unix

[Grist]

I am very very worried.I am absolutely new to linux. And I need any guidelines. The basics.

[Haris]

Hello,

The answer: linux is a freely-distributable open source operating system. It runs on a number of hardware platforms. Linux is free and runs on many platforms including PCs and Macintoshes, therefore it became very popular among other operating systems.

[pcnerd]

So does that mean Linux is easier to use than windows? What are the advnatages and is it easy to use. I mean I really like the windows set up for some reason.