RISC-V (pronounced Risk Five) is a relatively new computer technology that is being actively promoted as a competitor to ARM. A guide has been written and published to provide students and Digi‑Key customers a brief introduction to RISC-V software and hardware. The guide assumes the reader has little or no prior knowledge of RISC-V and is targeted to university students who may be studying computer architecture and electronics/computer engineers wishing to expand on their knowledge, either in the classroom or at home. Basic Linux knowledge would be helpful while taking in the guide.