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Get started buying bitcoins at Coinbase
Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: TryBTC
For an introductory site see WhereToBuyCryptocoins.com. Explains what is a cryptocoin, how it works, and have many lists of markets, exchanges, faucets, sites to spend money, prices, etc. For starters and reference.
Start by watching this 2 minute vid.
Learn why it could be a good investment
Learn why it's objectively better as a means of exchange.
Get a client and try it out yourself.
Use an online wallet that you trust. (Examples: Coinkite, BCI, Bitalo)
Explore bitcoin with a block chain browser such as Biteasy
Ask questions
Can I generate Free Money on my computer? - TL;DR - Not really.
Read the FAQ
Where can I buy bitcoins? (Hint: You can't buy them with Paypal or credit cards)
Earn free bitcoins through bonus programs

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 Here is a generic [[Bitcoin_Newbie_Guide|Getting Started guide]].
-* Get started buying bitcoins at [http://coinbase.com/?r=514b6eb6a18f2fdde50000db&utm_campaign=user-referral&src=referral-link Coinbase]
+* Get started buying bitcoins at [http://coinbase.com Coinbase]
 * Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: [https://trybtc.com TryBTC]
 * For an introductory site see [http://wheretobuycryptocoins.com WhereToBuyCryptocoins.com]. Explains what is a cryptocoin, how it works, and have many lists of markets, exchanges, faucets, sites to spend money, prices, etc. For starters and reference.