Run free Centos Linux on Windows 8 pro with Hyper-v in a Virtual Machine
If I have to learn ... why not teach you too series. One of the great things with windows 8 is its ability to run multiple operating systems on your same computer at the same time. Hyper-v is a free application on windows 8 pro and windows 8 enterprise.
This shows how to run free CentOS Linux on your Windows 8 pc.