I just downloaded the "Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition" ISO (for x86 architecture). I have never used Linux before, but need to install a Linux web server. I need Apache, MySQL, and PHP.

Again, I have NO experience at all with Linux.

I would genuinely appreciate it if someone could post a link to a tutorial on how to properly configure it.

Thanks

(By the way.... if there is a better server OS choice, I'm open to suggestions)

try this ubuntu lamp for newbies, hope this help.

Also check out this.