From Win95 to Vista, but now......Ubuntu

Really completely new to it, and for now just want to get started (though I managed to sort out wireless,bluetooth, email..basic stuff)

Is there a way to get started so I can code and work, and in between learn more about Ubuntu?

Someone give me a push in the right direction.....I'm little confused with the stuff (guess cause it's late, grandpa gotta go to bed)