Learn Bitcoin, are you doing this translation? Or have you already did it in the past? I don't remember. As you are the original author I think you should do it. But of course, if you are busy, I would be happy to do it/help you. Just let me know.
I think most people would be into windows and less of Linux. Though Linux might be a more secure os but it's more advanced and people are more used to windows os. I've been using window for some time now. But when I have chance to change my system, I'll install the Linux.
You could just us VMware workstation or Virtual machine to install Linux. You don't have to necessarily change your system for that. Just download the iso file of your favorite distro and boot it inside VM.