help!

[David <davidpowel@gmail.com>]

Hey everyone,

I just downloaded and installed debian 4.0 stable on my laptop a
couple of days ago, i've been playing around with it and its great!.
although i have been having a bit of difficulty finding a good guide
that explains just the basics of debian. Can anyone suggest a good
guide? i have never used any version of linux os before, i have been
using windows for a long time though. In particular i want to know how
to install and remove programs, and whats the difference between the
kernal and the terminal?! :S haha

Newbie