never before owned a laptop...how to install rsd lite?

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I have never had a labtop....now have access to a toshiba with windows.....my question is.... How do you install rsd life on to the desk top. I've seen the instructions but it seem's to start after they have their folder created and found all the links and drivers. Im a noob and need some assistance . Some one said that if you had a linuxx system no drivers are needed...is that true?l