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Knoppix is an excellent choice because it will not install anything to your hard drive - it all runs off the CD. It's a really nice way to start getting used to Linux without worrying about interfering with your existing Windows installation. The hardware detection is very good and you should be up and running with almost no hassle at all.
Over time, once you are comfortable with Linux, the next step would be to set up your machine as a dual boot Windows / Linux box, and then (hopefully) the final step would be to go 100% Linux. Good luck with it and welcome to LQ. -- J.W.
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