Hello guys,I need Ur help,pls!?

I just downloaded linux live cd,and I really like it,I have windows xp installed in my laptop dell inspiron 6000,its installed on disc ‘c’ and now I have enough room in disc ‘d’ and want to install linux ubuntu there,so is it possible? How can I do it? By just following steps or I need to be a comupter smart head to do this? Im only with limited experience in computers,am I going to be able to connect to internet with linux as I have a dial up type,do I need drivers to install like windows or is everything ready in the live cd? pls answer my question,I need Ur opinion and dont send me to websites,as I read lots about this.Thanx lots to U all.