Sure you can.
You can also let "setup" automagically re-partition the install on your (formerly) "c:" drive and dual-boot multiple OS's from a single disk.
But if you repartition, there's always the risk of losing everything.
And if you run from an external drive, it might be a slow USB drive. And you'd run the risk of poor performance reflecting badly on your trial distro.
STRONG SUGGESTION:
Try downloading and playing with some "Live CDs". That way, you can experiment with different versions, without having to install ANYthing.
ALTERNATE SUGGESTION:
Try experimenting with virtual machines (e.g. Xen, VBox or - my favorite - VMWare). You can set up an entire virtual lab inside of your one PC!
'Hope that helps .. PSM
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