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Explore how the Wubi installer simplifies testing a Linux distribution with a one-click dual-boot setup.

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If you don't have a spare computer, want to try out a Linux distribution, and are a little intimidated by the details of setting up a dual-boot, check out Wubi. It makes a dual-boot pretty much a "one-click" affair, loading up the Ubuntu distribution via a Windows installer.

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