wine users - Dec 2010 - Mint 9 "Isadora" integrating WINE ( Getting started)

I am about to install  MINT 9 " Isadora" onto my computer (Dell 2350).
I want to use WINE in conbination   with this software.  Can anyone  advise 
where  I can get WINE and the procedure for a successful   integration  with
Mint 9, in an easy to understand vocabulary.  Is there a straighforward  user
manual  or "How To "  guide  for using  WINE.  I am not on the
Internet yet  so have to use Internet cafe or Local Library to D/Load  software.
Are the WINE files  large?  Thank you.

Sorry , that should be
Mint 9 "Isadora" integrating WINE ( Getting started) :)