I have an old laptop with 4GB of RAM and a 120GB SSD. I'm looking for a Linux distro that doesn't come with a lot of bloatware and is stable, so I don't have to constantly deal with issues. Any recommendations?
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Debian with LXDE or XFCE would be a solid choice. I've used it on machines with similar specs, and it runs smoothly. You might also check out Linux Mint with XFCE or MATE, both of which are beginner-friendly and pretty stable. If you're feeling adventurous, try out some LIVE-USB versions first; you can boot from a USB stick without installing anything.
Honestly, I've had success with Fedora Kinoite on a similar machine. The way updates work on atomic distros gives you a bit of extra safety for stability, plus KDE manages low RAM pretty well.
Hey, if you’re totally new to Linux, give Mint with XFCE a go. It's user-friendly and shouldn't overwhelm you!
If you're coming from a bloatware background, I'd suggest going for a distro like Lubuntu or XFCE versions of Mint. They are both lightweight and designed for older hardware, making them less likely to break.
Mint with XFCE sounds nice; good choice for stability!
Kubuntu is another great option to consider! It offers a good balance between performance and usability, especially with 4GB of RAM.
Those are great options! I'd also recommend checking out Puppy Linux; it's really lightweight but has a different vibe, so be prepared for something unique!