Ah nuts, I really didn't like typing that up since I don't linux either.

Well, let's take it slow.

Do you need an on-screen keyboard?

Also go to Settings-->Application Manager and download Bash2 and OpenSSh.

I'll post again in a few hours and see where we're at.

If you need Xkbd (customized touchscreen keyboard) installed, this thread could end up with 500 posts. I still don't have an easy way installing that piece on my tablet.