If you would like to switch from #Windows to #Linux, but don't know what to expect, or which Linux distribution to choose, you can choose one of the following options first, trying Linux:

- use the Windows Subsystem for Linux WSL
- set up a virtual Linux machine
- use a Linux live instance

With a Linux live instance, you can also directly check your hardware for compatibility.

WSL or virtual machine gives you the opportunity to test your use cases and suitable software for a longer period.