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Second option is to install a virtual machine (VM) and linux. VM is a completely isolated guest operating system installation within a normal host operating system. VM allows you to have two or more OSs OS in one physical PC machine. You can install linux, OS X, Windows Vista, Windows 98 on a VM. Which VM and linux is the best? Actually, there is no best choice because everyone has own taste. In terms of popularity, Oracle VM Virtual Box and Ubuntu is a pretty nice choice. More importantly, they are free! I won't explain how to install VM and Ubuntu on your Windows because you can easily find wonderful instruction instructions by googling. Google "virtual box ubuntu". Here is one easy and useful guide.
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