[mikester]

You could try VmWare...

It's a great product - expecially for using Linux on an existing PC. It costs a bit but it's so damn cool I think it's worth it.

I actually run multiple server operating systems on one system with a ton of RAM at work. It isn't 'operational' but it makes for one heck of a lab.

Last I checked a copy was ~$300 which is similar to what you'd spend on a Linux basic PC. The advantage is that your existing workstation doesn't change, no partitioning or reinstalling and if you f'it up you just delete that particular VMware machine.

All you need is a moderate amount of ram 256 MB or better for good performance, a good size hard drive and a decent processor.

Good luck.