Readily Available Methods for Testing Linux

Linux offers the power of Unix for PCs. At the same time, the evolving user-friendly interfaces make it increasingly accessible to the casual computer user. In fact, the most difficult part of Linux may be deciding among the wide range of available choices. For the person wishing to experiment with these choices, there are several methods for installing a given distribution. A consideration of the available distributions, technical factors, and the types of possible installations will guide the user in choosing from among the various options.