Looking for a Lightweight UEFI Linux Distro for a 16GB Hard Drive
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CuriousJellyfish42
I'm in search of a UEFI Linux distribution that I can install on my 16GB hard drive. I've encountered some issues with popular options: Mint requires 16.1GB, Puppy doesn't support UEFI, and Tinycore has complicated wifi installation, which worries me since this system seems to be a bit of an edge case. For context, I'm using a 2014 Acer C720 Chromebook, upgraded with MrChromebox firmware. All I really need is the ability to log into YouTube, and I prefer not to leave a boot USB connected all the time. I'm open to suggestions as long as the distro is functional and has wifi support, but I'm generally not too picky.
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You should check out Q4OS! It can fit under 8GB, and if you choose the minimal install option, even less space is needed. It works pretty smoothly on low-spec hardware. Here’s the link for downloads: q4os.org/downloads1.html
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CuriousJellyfish42: I tried Q4OS and it works great, thank you!