Very Stupid Question

[PondSea]

I want to start mining say as a example earth coins.

http://www.earthcoin.biz/

4. For solo mining, launch cgminer or the mining program you use and begin mining.

      cgminer ex: cgminer.exe --scrypt -o localhost:15678 -u **yourusername** -p **password** (without **)

I downloaded cgminer but how do i actually set it up?

Also is there any newbee guide for that? Found one for Bitcoin but i want to set it up for these alts like litecoin.

[PondSea]

Also could anyone suggest a step by step making a mining rig for scrypt coins?

Might be spending 2-3k on 1.

[fendlestick]

For Earthcoin or any Scrypt coin can use GUIminer it is easier to get you started.