A new linux user

[Chris Schulte]

Hello,

I am a new linux user, and was impressed by the performance of speak up
which I had the privilage to observe on a friend's machine.  However, I
don't know how to compile a kernel, and don't know where to ask such
questions.  Could you please inform me as to where I can find a list
dedicated to new linux users, or a web site where I can find such
information.

Regards:

Chris Schulte