Running Linux from a USB drive is possible. You can boot just about any distribution you want from USB. There are some things you should consider before going this route. I've used Linux in just about ...
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The safety net Windows users miss: How I switched to Linux without over-committing
You don't need to fully commit or leave everything behind. You can have the best of both worlds.
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