5 easy ways to try out linux for Windows users

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Linux is Linux, Windows is Windows.

Two can never replace each other. BUT, there is something about Linux which is special. That is being FREE! Not only the OS but the other software for video/audio/image editing and

One good reason to try out Linux is you won’t know how easy it is, until you TRY.

The statement “Linux is for geeks” was true one decade back. Today Linux is as user friendly as Windows and more customizable. Last but not the least free of virus.

Note: In these options we will talk about Ubuntu but the explanation would work on almost all Linux Distros.

Option 1.– Using the Live CD (Click here to download Ubuntu Live CD)
This is the most easy way to try Linux. All you have to do is download an ISO image of the Operating System and Install it on a CD.

Restarting your computer with the CD in the drive will show you different options. You can choose run it as Live CD.

Pros: Takes no time to install, Runs as soon as you want, You can try almost everything.
Cons: Runs a bit slower, Cannot install software.

Option 2.– Running It from Pen Drive (Click here to learn how to do it)
If you do not want to touch your hard disk. Install Ubuntu on pen drive. Many people do it as an alternative of having a Laptop!

Pros: Very good alternative of having a laptop. Keep your settings/Files with you on the go. Try Ubuntu without disturbing your PC settings.

Cons: Limited space.

Option 3.– Virtualbox Image (Click here for complete guide)
For those who don’t know. You can use Virtual Box to create a virtual computer inside your computer and Install Linux on it.

Option 4.– Install it on a old computer (Recommended Xubuntu flavour of ubuntu)
Linux works great on older Computers. So if you have a old computer in the store room. You can consider using Linux on it.

Linux handles old computer pretty well than you may think. For older computers Xubunutu (a lighter version of Ubuntu, designed specifically for slow computers.)

Option 5.– Install it as a Windows Software
Ubuntu can be installed as a software on your PC. Just like you have Word Excel Powerpoint and Photoshop, you can have Linux and give it a try.

Conclusion
This may help you to taste the Linux flavour without spending much time or resources. Linux is quite similar to Windows and better in many aspects. But has a learning curve.

Installing Linuxa foresaid ways, you can easily practice it without disturbing your work on Windows.

And who knows you might end-up being a complete Linux user!