Depending on the version of Windows you're running, it might be worthwhile to try installing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL): https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install This would let you play with the Linux command line ans such, but still leave you in a largely familiar environment. -r > On Jan 15, 2022, at 15:15, Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hello all, > > I've been wanting to try out linux but haven't wanted to give up or mess up any of my working windows systems. Would it be possible to install some version of linux on a CD or a DVD; then just boot a computer from that disk bypassing windows altogether? If so, I'd have to make it either talk or drive a Braille display. > > Wonder if anyone would have any suggestions? Thank you. > > Howard > > _______________________________________________ > Blinux-list mailing list > Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list _______________________________________________ Blinux-list mailing list Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list