Or, you can do what I usually do and just install Linux on an existing PC. In this article, I'm going to tell you how to install Linux Mint. Mint is my favorite Linux desktop.

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Creating a Linux Install USB Our Linux distro is typically downloaded as an ISO image (ISO originally being used to reference CD / DVD sized images) of a live Linux OS that we can test on our machine.

What do you use your USB flash drive for? Have you considered running Linux from it? A Linux Live USB flash drive is a great way to try out Linux without making any changes to your computer.

Learn how to try Linux without messing up your PC or Mac by running it directly from a bootable USB stick.

OK, you've settled on which version of Linux you want to load on your old PC. Here's how to make it happen.

Having a full, lightweight operating system on your thumb drive could be very handy. Aside from all of that, it's an easy way for a Linux beginner to try out a low-risk Linux installation.

Here's how to create your own disaster-recovery boot drive with Linux, and how to force Windows to shut down installing updates.

Once your PC is set to try to boot first from the alternative drive, insert your DVD or USB stick and reboot. Then, select "Start Linux Mint" from the first menu.