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I just can't put it on something that I use all the time. It needs to be on a spare PC so I can play with it.

Au contraire mon frere. I am currently typing this via the Linux Mint 6.0 OS I have installed on my main PC that boots to either WinXP Pro or Linux Mint. The Linux OS was installed next to Win XP and the boot.ini file modified to allow a choice when turning on the computer.

All done via instructions easily found by Googling.
Like here.

A fairly straightforward process but it can be a tad daunting for someone not comfortable using partitioning tools. But it is mostly goof proof if you understand the steps and follow them properly.

The first step, of course, is to make an image backup of your Windows partition....just in case.

I've done dual-booting in the past, and I suppose I could do it now, but I really don't want to do anything to my main computer. It's the only functioning one I have at the present time and I'm hesitant about doing like that to it.

Another thing that has slowed my implementation of Linux is my affinity and constant use of programs like Photoshop and Acrobat 8. There are just too many things I do with these programs that I can't do with a Linux product, and though I know there are programs similar to those that can run on Linux, I can't take the time to learn them while I am doing my normal routine.

But never fear, I will tackle the beast soon. Right after I get my fuel pump changed in my car. oy vey..............