thinking of trying out linux again

[fishface]

dredging up on oldie here...but for those who know. how the He11 does one learn how this OS works? all i read about linux is "its so easy and user friendly". i love the concept behind it all and would love to learn but in reality it seems to be computer nerd-speak that i'm just to dumb to understand!

i've tried running an ubuntu live cd but for the life of me cannot get a wireless connection hooked up even. i've looked into online tutorials and done some reading and really don't find it all that user friendly at all yet! any suggestions from those who know better? some advice for me perhaps?