Newb on BFG

Hello everyone. I am new to coding, Linux, and mining. Being driven is nothing new to me and I want to get this mining thing down. I have downloaded BFGMiner and have been trying to log into Eligius, still haven't managed it, and set up my hardware for it. For now I just plan on using my quad core CPU and dual 9800 GTX to mine with, just to get the ball rolling.

I put the URL and my address into BFG "URL:", leave username and password blank program closes. What am I doing wrong here? I realize it is probably the 'stupid factor', as my dad likes to call it - the most obvious thing right in front of you.

Thanks,

Fior

I know that many may say this is not advisable, I am just trying to eat my learning curb.

***Think I have it figured out, however any recommended reading would be welcome.