I'm assisting a family member who has an older PC that they can't afford to upgrade. It's mainly used for web browsing, watching videos, and office applications. The machine has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 GB of RAM and currently uses an HDD, but I'm planning to switch it to a budget-friendly 128GB SSD. I'm looking for recommendations on a user-friendly Linux distribution that would be suitable, as I have no previous experience with Linux and want something that will remain simple for them to use post-setup. Any tips or options would be greatly appreciated!
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Totally agree with the Mint suggestions! It's very similar to Windows 7, which may help make the transition easier for your family member. Just make sure to help them out a bit in the beginning with the setup.
Zorin OS is another option to consider. It's designed to be user-friendly and offers a familiar interface for those coming from Windows.
I recommend giving Linux Mint a shot. It’s super popular and tends to get solid support. Plus, it’s one of the most user-friendly distros out there. You can try it out before installing by using a live USB – just flash the ISO file onto a USB drive and boot from it. It's a great way to see if it suits your family member's needs without any commitment!
If you want something that feels more like Windows, Mint is definitely great. But for something a bit faster and more sleek on older hardware, consider Debian 12 with the LXQt desktop environment. It’s lightweight but still user-friendly after you set it up.
Thanks for the tip! I had no idea I could try it that way, so it looks like Mint is the way to go.