Instructions for Complete Newbie Linux/Raspberry Pi????

Are there instructions for a complete newbie? I want to use a Raspberry Pi 0 w as the server at one location and a Linux desktop as client at another location. I think I got it installed on the Pi but I can't find newbie instructions to install the client on a Linux Mint desktop.

#3

Isn't that for connecting the Pi and desktop within the same network? I don't have a network here to connect thru.

#4

ok you need to visit the raspberry pi website first to learn the basics