I'm trying to find a suitable Linux distribution for my Acer laptop, which has been bogged down by Windows taking up a large chunk of its storage (17.4 GB out of 29 GB). I want to set up Linux on this machine to practice before moving onto my main computer, as it currently doesn't have anything on it. I've got a 128 GB micro SD card and a couple of flash drives (28 GB and 15 GB) that I can use for extra space if necessary. The computer will mainly serve my study needs—using applications like Aquile Reader, handling photos/videos, playing a lightweight game, and possibly using Obsidian or a study app. I know the Celeron processor isn't great, but it's not an issue since I'm not looking for high performance. I want to keep the touchscreen functionality if possible, but it's not a deal-breaker if that's not feasible. My specs are as follows:
- Model: Acer Spin SP111-31
- Processor: Intel Celeron N3350 1.10 GHz
- RAM: 4 GB
- System: x64 processor
I'm considering distros like Puppy, Bodhi, Lubuntu, Manjaro (hoping .10 will run fine), and Fedora (but I heard it might need dual core?). I'm leaning towards Puppy but would love to hear feedback and suggestions from those more experienced with Linux, as I'm quite new to it all. I'm open to troubleshooting for days if needed, so take your time and share your thoughts. Thanks for the assistance!
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I once bought a cheap Acer laptop and found they don't play well with Linux. Make sure to check if the WiFi and Bluetooth cards have Linux drivers available. Before committing, it might help to try a live version of the distro first to see everything works smoothly.
Thanks for the warning! I'll definitely check the compatibility first before diving in.