Download and install Linux in this tutorial that covers how to choose a distribution, how to use the install command with Windows Subsystem for Linux, create a bootable USB for Bare-metal, or set up a Virtual Machine.
@Zerush Microsoft is a long time contributor to the Linux kernel. Also for some years now they are shifting their focus. They make more and more money with their subscription based “cloud” services that can be used with every modern operating system. They also use Linux quite intensively on their “cloud”-systems itself.
They realized over time, that you can make much more money with monthly subscriptions than with single time purchases. So they aren’t that interested anymore in selling you OEM versions of Windows, but instead they try to lur you into monthly subscriptions for services.
@Zerush Microsoft is a long time contributor to the Linux kernel. Also for some years now they are shifting their focus. They make more and more money with their subscription based “cloud” services that can be used with every modern operating system. They also use Linux quite intensively on their “cloud”-systems itself.
They realized over time, that you can make much more money with monthly subscriptions than with single time purchases. So they aren’t that interested anymore in selling you OEM versions of Windows, but instead they try to lur you into monthly subscriptions for services.