Downloaded the linux wallet version and installed. It has been synchronizing with network for hours and only at 12%. Any idea how long it would normally take for a new wallet ?
You can fast sync you wallet.
Please read this thread it is so much easy to do.
For Windows
https://okcashtalk.org/index.php/topic,1909.msg2047.html#msg2047
Search the forum there is a tutorial for all supported systems.