Here is Part 1: Selecting the software
There are really only 2 programs that i would recommend
The first one is at the top of the game and its called Full Tilt Poker
Click the image to download it
The second program I would recommend is PokerStars
Click the picture to download it

Once you download one of these softwares (or both) you need to create accounts for them
STOP
Do not create an account directly with these programs
go to either rakeback.com or raketherake.com
When you create an account with one of these websites you will get money back from the rake that Full Tilt and Pokerstars take, (rake is a percentage of each pot that the host of the poker game takes)
Step 2 will be about bankroll managment and what level to play at!
Stay Tuned!