I've been away from computers for around 30 years and I don't understand Linux I'm taking it in the new course that i am tacking and having a hard time understanding what needs to be done. Any help would be useful.
What are you more into, a linux server or desktop? There were some old linux perfect desktop tutorials in here which can help you build and try in order to understand more as well as there are new linux perfect server tutorials, if you are into the later. I would advise using ubuntu desktop or server as your linux OS for a start.