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Re: I want to learn Linux but ...

Here's how to install Ubuntu from USB onto a hard drive. You'll need at least 2GB free on the USB key.

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-desktop

However, if you are trying to install to a USB key rather than a hard drive, while I'm pretty sure that is possible, I wouldn't recommend it. The USB key will be very slow and I don't think it will have a long life if you are continually writing to it.

Here's how to do it though. There are a lot of different options. If it were me though, I would look at replacing the hard drive and then installing Linux on that.

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/