It has developed such a LOT!
So much better than in the old days.
Try it use a bootable USB first.
And enjoy!
You can now run windows 10 on raspberry pi 3b+
All these distributions are using the same kernel .
Only the GUI is a little bit different.
This way it is given some confusion to the users.
Same with ANKER: similar models different names. 
UBUNTU, KUBUNTU and LINUX-MINT I would suggest to take a look at. I prefer LINUX MINT, smart graphical interface and slim.
And of course you may configure your computer for dual booting.
Both systems WIN and LINUX -> Linux will not take much storage! 
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Ubuntu is a Linux kernel so it is basically just one flavor of Linux. There are many kernels built from Linux but I prefer Ubuntu… easy interface, provides continuous security updates, very popular, and is fun to use. I see @fhassm uses Mint. I haven’t used that one but you can’t go wrong really with any Linux kernel. You might though need to get the basic Linux commands, you can just google them. This is to start/stop services, to get on command updates (apt-get update or sudo commands) etc… but you won’t be using these commands all the time, everything has a GUI now!
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Those were the old days. : The “command line”.
Now all is done automatically.
BUT if there is a need you can step down to the “real old command line”
Love the command line. I use Linux on my raspberry pi though 
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You should try to reanimate an old computer as well.
Fun and satisfaction guaranteed! 
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I’m thinking about getting a newer laptop and loading a Linix based software on it. I want to get into coding. Not that Linux will be any better for that.
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@fhassm True. The command line is behind us now, but I still go to Terminal and use it since it is way easier. At least for me it is!
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Be careful.
Some “newer laptops” might work, others NOT.
Depends on hardware built in there.
Not always the “newest” hardware is supported by the kernel.
This will take always a little time, then it is ready.
Ask the LINUX community first , not stepping into an unexplored area.
REMEMBER : The LINUX-community is not a big, powerful company as MS or Apple. Its more a club of well educated and sophisticated enthusiasts.
Once you joined you are in! 
Same here!
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Me too. Old Unix-user!
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@ajsanders2004 Just to give you a weird example of Linux installation. Years ago I installed “Yellow Dog” kernel on to a Sony PS3. It worked fine, but my kids really hated it so I uninstalled it. If you still have a PS3 and are curious about it then I’ll post a link to the .iso so you can get it.
I don’t have a PS3 anymore. I used to.
Sure, you can install windows on a pi…But why would you want to!!! 
Linux has user interfaces which look very like Windows, so imagine it just like Windows but faster.
So the reason to run Windows would be because of a specific Windows you verified you cannot run anywhere else in Android or Linux. As Linux runs Chrome, its also an equivalent of a Chromebox.
So when I hear someone mention Windows, and not mention a specific application known to be only on Windows, then by definition they are entering a needless long waiting process. Windows is a rich OS, it does benefit when you need a full OS with apps, but that is not what a Raspberry Pi was intended for.
@fhassm & @dicejedi: Thank you guys for the insight. I would love to try one of these on a bootable USB. Just waiting for some time to play myself. Getting a personal time is more difficult these days, too busy with kids and other family stuff.
Can you also post the link for the communities you are talking about?
Not talking about raspberry at the moment.
A full LINX system is as mighty and as well designed as WIN or MAC.
My humble opinion!
had an interesting read yesterday, Full Linux running on an old Android phone. Many of us might have old androids lying at home, time to put it to work, and use it as network IoT devices… lol
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Let us know how it works for ya, I have a shoe box full of old Android phones I could repurpose if it works
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Can you send a link to the article?
Here is the article I read, will plan on doing it sometime next week
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