I'm getting my dad's old computer, which has 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB hard drive, and I'm looking for suggestions on what Linux operating system to install. I want something that's user-friendly, especially for running Steam, and I'd love to mod the boot screen to have a giant hand ripping the Windows menu in half. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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I think Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop is a great choice for you! It's user-friendly, so you'll have an easier time getting familiar with Linux, especially if you’re just starting out. You can always dive into more complex stuff later. Just a heads up, I think you meant a 1 TB hard drive instead of 1 tb memory since you already mentioned having 16 GB of RAM.
If you're up for a challenge, you could start with Arch Linux! It's definitely a steep learning curve, but it's totally rewarding if you want to learn the ins and outs of Linux. Just be prepared for a bit of a rough start!
Just to note, Mint may not have the best GPU driver support for some graphics cards, so keep that in mind!