I'm looking for some guidance on installing Linux on my brother's old laptop. He's been using it, but Windows 10 is too slow due to the laptop's poor specs. I'm new to Linux, but I know it can be a great lightweight alternative. I want to find a distro that is user-friendly, optimized, and doesn't come with a bunch of unnecessary bloatware. My main goal is to get him off his phone and have some fun gaming on this laptop instead. Any recommendations?
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If you can access the laptop, definitely give Ubuntu or Mint a shot. They're pretty user-friendly, so your brother should be able to navigate without too much hassle.
Lubuntu is another fantastic choice for older hardware. It's lightweight and still gives you a decent desktop experience!
For an older laptop with bad specs, I’d recommend trying out Mint or PopOS. If you want something even lighter, ZorinOS is worth checking out. Just keep in mind that if gaming is the goal, the performance might not be great due to the hardware limitations.
You might want to check out this website: distrochooser.de. It helps you find the right distro for your needs. Just remember to back up any data on the laptop before installation, since you'll be overwriting everything on the hard drive. Afterward, you can use Fedora Linux's Media Writer to create a bootable USB. Make sure to check BIOS settings for secure boot options!
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