[jasong]

I'm such a Linux noob, I don't even know what questions to ask.

Maybe I do. If a person wanted to read a guide about compiling, a sort of "Compiling for Dummies" type of thing, is there a good place to go?

Edit: And if that guide could be put in one place, like a Wiki(I'm going to feel like an ass if someone gives me a Wiki link) that would be fabulous.