I am doing my undergrad research and am required to learn new skills that i didnt think i would ever need or use.

I am to run a linux emulator- i was told to go with cygwin which is a linux emulator plus xgterm

I am trying to reinstall the emulator after a failed first try but what the hell is xgterm?!

youtube and google have helped very little...

can anyone explain this xgterm thing and give me any advice they can about running linux..

also if you know that 'ubuntu' is better than what i am told to use, lemme know.

thanks