Mac OS Live CD or DVD or...

Is there anything out there that is a free Live CD or DVD of any Mac Operating system where I can try. I am a windows user and I have heard so much about Mac's and before I make a decision in crossing over I would like to play around with it. I know Linux have a few Live CD or DVD's. Does Mac have any. If not, does Apple have any older Mac Operating System that I can use under VMWare.
Right now I am building up finances to purchase either a PC laptop or a Mac, I just cannot get it now. Is there such a thing for PC users that want to make the transition to see what the Mac OS platform is like and it is free?
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Hi and welcome to Discussions,
neither is there a Mac OSX Live CD/DVD nor is OSX supported as guest operating system under VMWare.
I would suggest to take some free time and visit one of the retail stores (list here http://www.apple.com/ca/retail/storelist/ ). Talk to the guys there and ask if you can 'play' a little around with the Macs.
Usually they are very friendly about that.
Take care
Stefan

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