Hello! This thread is for those of you that are new to D&D 4e. Feel free to ask questions on whats required to play. But here are some links that you may find useful for playing 4e.
D&D's Official Homepage:
http://www.wizards.com/DND/ (This site has many articles and useful things for 4e)
D&D Quick Start Rules & Adventure:
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/Feature.aspx?x=new/learntoplayFeel free to post other helpful links, and ask and answer questions.