I need to know some simpel maping things. Can you help please?

[Ice_Poll]

I use Windows XP (on my laptop) and Ubuntu (on my desktop).  I'm really wanting this map maker/editor for my XP.

1) What do I need to download to start making my own maps?
2) Can I use other peoples maps and textures to make my own maps?/Do I need there permission?
3) Can you give me a direct link to the maping download please?

[UniqPhoeniX]

Look at the sticky names in this subforum:
Tremulous Mapping Guide <------There

In there:
-A Tremulous specific starter tutorial. Most answers to your questions can be found here.

Can it be any easier to find?

[Ice_Poll]

Ok I know there are a lot of people asking this question, but the thing is is that there are tuns of map editors.  I just want to ask the pros what the best one is ^^

[mooseberry]

hmm personally I use GTKradiant, but some friends I know use GTKradiant, and a lot of pros use one called GTKradiant, and I've even heard that GTKradiant is pretty good.

[Evoc]

Moose, have you considered trying GtkRadiant? I've heard that it wins 5 internets.

[Lava Croft]

The next best thing after GtkRadiant is a text editor.

http://quest-ed.sourceforge.net/
http://quark.planetquake.gamespy.com/

[==Troy==]

I actually had a script lying around, which generates random maze from standard brushes and writes it into *.map file. Adding lights and spawns where needed. (on topic about text editors used for mapping).

[Taiyo.uk]

Heh, well I often use a text editor for bulk retexturing.