I just brought an old Asus laptop back to life from around 2014, and I want to give it a new lease on life. Here are the specs: it has an Intel i3-4030U CPU, Intel integrated graphics, 12GB of RAM, and a 500GB SSD. I'm looking for a Linux distribution that would work well as my daily driver for tasks like checking email, browsing the web, using office applications, and maybe playing a card game. What distro would be the best choice for this setup?
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You can go for any distribution you fancy! The hardware on your laptop should handle most distros just fine, but if you're new to Linux, I'd recommend starting with Linux Mint. It's one of the best distributions for a seamless experience. You can also test various distros from a USB before committing to an install—just plug it in and check if everything works, like Wi-Fi and audio. Other user-friendly options to consider include ZorinOS, Ubuntu, and Fedora.
Mx Linux or Zorin could be solid candidates for your laptop as well. Both are designed to be user-friendly and should perform well with your configuration!
Actually, any modern Linux distro should run smoothly on older hardware like yours. If you’re looking for something that feels similar to Windows, I'd suggest Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop. If you want something lighter on resources, try the XFCE version of Linux Mint. You also have good choices with Debian and Arch if you're up for some hands-on setup.
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