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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.
You can get started with buying bitcoins at Coinbase.
Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: TryBTC
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 (you can get a bit of free money from BitcoinGet or The Bitcoin Faucet).
Use an online wallet that you trust. (Examples: Coinkite, BCI)
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 bitcoins through bonus programs

If you're looking for how to get started with Bitcoin-Qt, this is the article you're looking for.

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+* 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.
 * You can get started with buying bitcoins at [http://coinbase.com/?r=514b6eb6a18f2fdde50000db&utm_campaign=user-referral&src=referral-link Coinbase].
 * Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: [https://trybtc.com TryBTC]