I found my dad's old Sony Vaio and I'm considering diving into Linux with it. I'm an ECE major, and so far, I've mostly worked with RHEL during internships. I'm not using it for browsing—just looking for a setup to edit files with Vim, Nano, Bash, or maybe start learning Python scripting. Not entirely sure how demanding scripting can be, though. The specs of the Vaio are as follows: Intel Core i3-2330M CPU at 2.20GHz, 6GB RAM, running 64-bit Windows 7 Home Basic, and with a 320GB hard drive. I want to ditch Windows 7 completely and install RHEL. If that's not suitable, I'd welcome suggestions for distros with a similar feel. Any tips on downloading or resources would be super helpful too! Sorry for the grammar, and thanks a ton in advance!
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You might want to try Fedora! It's often seen as the civilian version of RHEL. With your specs, it should work fine, especially if you go with a lightweight desktop environment like XFCE.
Honestly, Linux can run on just about anything—I've heard it can even work on potatoes! So your Vaio should handle it just fine with the right settings.
Another option is to check out Rocky Linux or AlmaLinux. These are also free and aimed at providing a similar experience as RHEL, catering to business users.
If you're looking for something close to RHEL without the cost, consider CentOS. It's very similar and works well for development. Plus, there's also the no-cost RHEL for developers option available on their website.
Yes, your old Sony Vaio should run Linux without any trouble. Just keep in mind that you'll want to choose a lightweight desktop environment like XFCE or LXDE to ensure smooth performance.
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