Best book for Ubuntu 9.10 (Beginner)

when you have google... If you come across an issue, I would suggest googleing it. You can also post up an issue on TR, alot of members here can help assist you. For starters check out these links.

http://www.techhamlet.com/2009/12/how-to-install-ubuntu/

http://spiceminesofkessel.com/2009/11/11/a-beginners-guide-to-installing-software-in-ubuntu-9-10/

really easy and simple to install, installing ubuntu does a better job at having all hardware working on first boot than XP does in just about all cases.

throw that cd in and go!