I'm in my second year studying Computer Engineering and I'm eager to learn Linux. I don't want to completely remove Windows from my system, and I'm not considering dual-booting or using a virtual machine. I'm thinking of purchasing a used Thinkpad to learn Linux on. Are the specs of a 120GB SSD, 8GB RAM, and an Intel Core i5 7th gen processor sufficient for this purpose? I'm particularly concerned about whether 120GB of SSD space will be enough.
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Your specs are good! 8GB of RAM will serve you well for a low-intensity learning environment. The 120GB SSD is okay for typical usage, especially if you manage your storage well.
Yep, those specs will work just fine! A regular distro like Mint will run well on that setup. If you ever need something lighter, there are plenty of lightweight distros that can work wonders on even lower-end machines.
Honestly, those specs are more than enough for learning Linux! A Thinkpad is a solid choice too. You can always swap out the SSD later if you need more space, but for now, 120GB should be fine unless you plan on installing some heavy software.
Perfectly fine for your needs! I run my Linux distributions on similar SSDs and it's more than adequate for learning. Just make sure to keep an eye on your storage if you're planning on adding lots of programs!
That setup is totally sufficient! Sure, more RAM and a bigger SSD could help, but you shouldn't face any major performance issues with 8GB RAM and a 120GB SSD on most distributions.
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