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1) Go to www.distrowatch.com and read about the most popular Linux distributions. I'd recommend Mint for a first-timer but you might like one of the others.
2) Follow the link to that distro's website and download an installation disc.
3) Put it on a usb memory stick.
4) Boot from that stick and try it out. If you like it, press the install button.
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I too would suggest you try Linux Mint. You can find the installation guide here. If you follow their instructions you can't go wrong. Of the 3 versions available, the Mate one is probably best for an ex-Windows user. When you have your live USB stick, you can boot up from it and make sure that you like it before you install.
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