I'm looking to install a lightweight Linux distribution on an old laptop. My father currently has Windows 10 on it, but it's running really poorly. He only needs Firefox for web browsing, plus he wants to listen to music and maybe watch a few movies. Do you think Linux Mint would be suitable for this setup, or is it too heavy for the specs? Here are the stats: Intel Pentium B960 from 2011, 2 cores, 4GB RAM, integrated HD graphics. Should I consider something like Peppermint instead?
6 Answers
Bodhi Linux 7.0 HWE could be a solid choice too! It's designed to be lightweight and should be gentle on the older specs.
You might want to consider using a desktop environment like XFCE, which is lighter, or even something like i3 if your dad is familiar with tech. Debian could also be a good distro for his laptop.
I've seen good results with LXDE-based distros like Loc-OS for old laptops. They'll really help in getting the most out of older hardware—definitely worth trying out!
If you haven't checked it out already, consider Ventoy for bootable USB options. Linux Mint with XFCE or MX Linux using Fluxbox would work well on that machine. You can find more about them on their sites!
I run Mint XFCE on a similar machine, and it works just fine! It’s a good balance between usability and performance for older hardware.
Hey there! Peppermint OS is definitely a good option. Some distributions like Ubuntu or even standard Linux Mint can be a bit heavy for older hardware, and might lead to freezing or performance lag. Peppermint should do the trick!
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