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You may wish to use an alternative to Windows, in which case the Linux operating-system has undergone remarkable development over the last few years. There are a huge number of distributions to choose from, to cater for individual tastes.
(A distribution is the Linux operating system package for customers. It includes the Linux kernel, essential operating system components from the GNU Project, an installation program, various open source utilities and applications, documentation and may include technical support.)
Many of these distributions are available as "Live CDs" whereby you can download a CD from the internet, boot your computer from the CD and try Linux without having any impact your current Windows installation.

You can install Linux such that you can "dual-boot", whereby you choose whether to run Linux or Windows each time you boot your computer. Linux is capable of reading data from your Windows hard-disk.

Best of all, Linux is free!.

Some of the most popular distributions are :

Ubuntu

Currently the world's most popular distribution, Ubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, office suite, media apps, instant messaging and much more.
Ubuntu is an open-source alternative to Windows and Office.

Fedora Project

Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the Fedora Project. The Fedora Project is open and anyone is welcome to join.
The Fedora Project is out front for you, leading the advancement of free, open software and content.

openSUSE

OpenSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server. You can surf the web, manage your e-mails and photos, do office work, play videos or music and have a lot of fun!

If you'd like to see some other alternatives, visit DistroWatch.com a website with information about the thousands of available distributions and packages.

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