Trying Linux is easy—you can even install it on a USB drive or disc to try it out before committing. Enter the world of open-source here.

It's easy to do whether you want to wipe out Windows, run it with Windows, or just give it a trial run using a USB stick with persistent storage. Whether you're an old-hand at Linux or brand new ...

Live Linux environments work just like a typical operating system but run entirely from a CD or USB stick – the latter being the most common choice these days. Since nothing is written to the ...