I've just graduated form the Uni. where I've done some research on daytrading activities. I feel this is the best time to give this a try as the bear market seemed partially over for now. Few questions - what is the best way for a novice like me to make a start ... and ... what is the minimum capital that I need to start - to know if it's within my reach.

"The likelyhood of you losing all your money, unless you are stupid, are pretty remote."
As the saying goes "the trend is your friend" LOL

How many is remote?Plenty have. Plenty will.