New to Online Poker- best poker programs and rakeback?

[Hoosierbrat]

Hi there, i've played a bit online before but not seriously-total time would be ten hours and 5 of that would be tourneys.
I'm going to have a crack at building my roll.
Anyway i've heard about pokertracker and these log programs to track your bets/percentages/patterns etc..
Is there anywhere that teaches you how to use these programs effectively?
what programs would you reccommend for online beginners to maxmise their experience/learning/gains? free ones would be preffered.
Also, are there any sites that teach about rake back?- i have no idea about the workings of the rake back system and heard it can help you significantly build your roll.

sorry if these questions have been asked 1000 times before i just always been a live player and im not much of a net wiz.
Thanks a lot for any help.
Regards,
Kit.