Depends what you are trying to do.

If you are just after a more linux like shell for windows and some
scripting then something like UWIN or cygwin would suit.

If however, you want linux in all its gloriousness then a virtual
environment such as virtualbox is a good option (if your laptop has enough
memory).

Another option is to create a live CD that you can boot from your CD drive
(something like Damn Small Linux or SLAX isn't too big to download).

Have fun.

Peter

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Peter Neish
Systems Officer
Victorian Parliamentary Library
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