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 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 instructions by googling. Google "virtual box ubuntu". Here is one easy and useful guide.