Questions from somebody who has never used Linux

Hi Guys and Guyesses,
As the title says, I have never used Linux before, even though I have
heard good things about it.
My main problem, apart from being a techno-klutz, is that I am scared
to bite the bullet and install Linux from a Ubuntu disk I have
received. For one thing, I don't know if all my accessories like
webcam, bluetooth keyboard etc will still function properly and also
because I hear the Ubuntu version is a bit "weak", whatever that means.
Anyway, to the point of the post.
I have just got hold of a second PC, It's still pretty good spec for
bog standard use with a 3.2 Ghz CPU and a gig of RAM. The only thing it
doesn't do is cure me of being a klutz where PCs are concerned.
What I hope you experienced folk can tell me/show me is ...............
Which version would be best for a novice?
Is there somewhere I can download that version?
Is it possible to download that version, create a bootable disk and
boot the PC so that it installs itself without too much help from me in
the same sort of way that a Windows XP disk would?

Many thanks for any help.
Steve

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