<commit_before>#New to nodejs?

Thats ok!  We'll try to get you pointed in the correct direction.

##The NodeJS Rap[Node.js Rap](https://soundcloud.com/marak/marak-the-node-js-rap)
First, Lets take a minute to understand what node.js is.  Per the nodejs.org website 
> "Node.js is a platform built on Chrome's JavaScript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications. Node.js uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model that makes it lightweight and efficient, perfect for data-intensive real-time applications that run across distributed devices."

More simply put, NodeJS is an http server built to run quickly and effciently while providing you with the ability to use the same frontend and backend coding language for your application.

##What OS do i need?

NodeJS will install on most major Operating systems.  Windows, MacOSX, and even many flavors of linux are supported.  

Now, lets take a look at what OS you have.  Please choose from the following to be directed to instruction on setting up node.js for your specific OS.<commit_msg>Updated new to nodejs (markdown)<commit_after>
#New to nodejs?

Thats ok!  We'll try to get you pointed in the correct direction.

##The NodeJS Rap
First, Lets take a minute to understand what node.js is.  Per the nodejs.org website 
> "Node.js is a platform built on Chrome's JavaScript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications. Node.js uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model that makes it lightweight and efficient, perfect for data-intensive real-time applications that run across distributed devices."

More simply put, NodeJS is an http server built to run quickly and effciently while providing you with the ability to use the same frontend and backend coding language for your application.

##What OS do i need?

Now, lets take a look at what OS you have.  Please choose from the following to be directed to instruction on setting up node.js for your specific OS.
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