New to Linux, please help

[Spamn]

I have never used any OS other than windows. I am currently running xp pro, and I hate it. It crashed all of the time and just plain sucks. I was wondering what are the benefits of Linux? Can someone show me a screenshot? I'm under the impression that linux is all commands. It's not a GUI setup like windows. Can someone give me a brief rundown of Linux. My friend told me he had a copy of Redhat that I could use, but I've never really heard about that. Sorry for my ignorance but I obviously know nothing about Linux and I want an alternative to windows.

Thank you
Sam

[mdwatts]

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