What is the best way to install Linux in particular to work with Docker?

Question

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Gaining first experience in using virtualization. How can I install Linux better for myself? As a second operating system or a separate virtual machine for it?

Answer 1

Docker is lightweight virtualization. Do you want to build a nesting doll from virtualization inside virtualization?
To learn Linux, it is contraindicated to put it in a virtual machine.
The effectiveness of this approach is about how to learn a language from a phrase book.

Answer 2

Better in a virtual machine, of course. At least it will work fine there.

Answer 3

To work with Docker, it is better to install just Docker.
It will work under WSL in Windows 10 - this and the basics of linux will be just right for you when working with Docker.