I'm looking to switch to Linux, but I'm having a tough time deciding which distribution to choose since there are so many options. I'm hoping to find a distro that doesn't require me to learn a lot of commands. Also, I've heard that Linux is faster and more optimized than Windows, which I'm curious about since I have a low-end laptop with 4GB of RAM and an Intel Celeron N4020. Can anyone help me with recommendations?
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You might also want to try Linux Mint with the Xfce desktop environment, MX Linux, or Lubuntu. They are known for being lightweight and user-friendly, making them perfect fits for older hardware.
I’d recommend starting with Linux Mint. It’s super beginner-friendly, and once you get comfortable, you could consider switching to Fedora later on. However, with your laptop specs, keep in mind that performance might not be stellar.
Yeah, I agree! Mint is great for newbies. But honestly, for those specs, you might struggle a bit with performance. I’ve heard good things about Puppy Linux too; supposedly it runs well on older machines.