I think I'd better apologize right away for probably kind of stupid questions, I'm a real beginner when it comes to Linux or basically setting up operating systems at all. Or, even computer stuff beyond using it to write or browse the internet... However, I'm willing to learn and since my way is trying out and I have a netbook I hardly use (HP mini 210-1000), I want to give it a try; there's nothing to lose (except my dignity ;-))
So far I'm under the impression that I should try out lubuntu and I have a USB stick I can use for booting. I've been looking for download links and I wonder if I can use any of the lubuntu 13.10 32 bit links or do I have to observe some details if I don't want to burn it on CD but use the USB? For example, there is a link that says "standard image disc" and one that says "torrent file". Looking up "torrent file" and finding out that it has something to do with metadata has not really been helpful.