I recently acquired a used laptop from my company that's been wiped clean and doesn't have any operating system installed. I'm looking to revert back to Linux since I don't want to shell out money for Windows. I've used Ubuntu before, so I'm interested in recommendations for a Linux distribution to install. I'll be using the laptop mainly for watching media, learning about AI/ML/Cloud, and possibly for attending interviews. Could anyone suggest which distro would suit me best?
4 Answers
I just set up Linux Mint on my partner's old laptop, and it runs beautifully! It’s great for general use and media, plus the interface is really friendly for learning.
Debian 13 (Trixie) with KDE is something you can consider. It's stable, has plenty of FAQs and guides available, and you can easily switch to other versions if you find it lacking later on.
Since you've used Ubuntu, I think it's a good choice to stick with something in that family. Have you thought about Fedora? It's pretty user-friendly and might work well for your needs without being too heavy on resources.
If you're looking for a lightweight option, Chrome Flex OS might breathe new life into your old laptop, especially if it's a dual-core machine with 4GB RAM. It's simple and doesn't come with unnecessary bloat.
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