Newby

[Eunice]

Hi All, 

I'm a newby to linux; even though I've been hearing about it for quite a long time.  I've decided to try it in order to run a home server; hopefully better and more secure than Windows?  What I currently need is to know how to download the speakup software.  I used the FTP link on the downloads page and found the file I think I should have, but every time I tried to copy the iso to my computer I timed out.  Is there an easier/better way to go about getting it?  

Eunice Klicker
Dual Stars Softworks
http://www.dualstars.us