hey everyone i built a pc a few weeks ago. here is the stuff it has if that has anything to do with linux idk:
200 gig hdd
256 bit/pin video card ati
64 bit 2.2ghz cpu amd athlon
6 channel 24 bit sound blaster

this is running on winodws xp pro

i really wanna get knoppix or something similar. basically when i try to download it it takes me to one of those directory page things where it lists all the files. i just right clicked each one and saved them to a folder. am i supposed to download them in such a fashion? when im finished downloading is there a special way to put them ona cd or a dvd? sorry im such a newb with os's. please any help would be really appreciated im the kinda person that needs step by step help sorry