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Best OS for a Laptop ?

Best OS for a Laptop ?

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FoolOfHearts
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05-16-2016, 12:42 PM
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I own a Windows 7 laptop and am looking to replace it with a lighter alternative. It needs a fast system that occasionally freezes on the browser, a good lightweight browser supporting multiple tabs and bookmarks, an HTML/CSS/JS editor, and an HD media player for MKV, MP4, AVI files. I’m familiar with Ubuntu apps but want another OS option. Updated June 24, 2014 by Marcus_UK
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FoolOfHearts
05-16-2016, 12:42 PM #1

I own a Windows 7 laptop and am looking to replace it with a lighter alternative. It needs a fast system that occasionally freezes on the browser, a good lightweight browser supporting multiple tabs and bookmarks, an HTML/CSS/JS editor, and an HD media player for MKV, MP4, AVI files. I’m familiar with Ubuntu apps but want another OS option. Updated June 24, 2014 by Marcus_UK

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Zephyrinius
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05-17-2016, 07:02 PM
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Windows 8.1, if you don’t like the current interface, try the classic shell from classicshell.net—it’s free.
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Zephyrinius
05-17-2016, 07:02 PM #2

Windows 8.1, if you don’t like the current interface, try the classic shell from classicshell.net—it’s free.

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TeeeVo
Junior Member
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05-18-2016, 03:26 AM
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Linux? If your PC can't run Windows 7, then it seems like a pretty limited machine for anything else, honestly.
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TeeeVo
05-18-2016, 03:26 AM #3

Linux? If your PC can't run Windows 7, then it seems like a pretty limited machine for anything else, honestly.

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Machi_Gamz
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05-18-2016, 07:45 AM
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Xubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint are lightweight Linux distributions designed for ease of use and efficiency.
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Machi_Gamz
05-18-2016, 07:45 AM #4

Xubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint are lightweight Linux distributions designed for ease of use and efficiency.

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CiaoCow
Member
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05-19-2016, 05:51 AM
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I use Linux Mint on my laptop and really enjoy it. It performs better than Windows 7 and offers a comparable interface. It supports Chrome, Firefox, VLC, and many text editors—most are available across various Linux distributions.
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CiaoCow
05-19-2016, 05:51 AM #5

I use Linux Mint on my laptop and really enjoy it. It performs better than Windows 7 and offers a comparable interface. It supports Chrome, Firefox, VLC, and many text editors—most are available across various Linux distributions.

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05-19-2016, 12:06 PM
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It seems you're not interested in Windows. Consider exploring some Linux options—they're available for free.
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GlennTheMaster
05-19-2016, 12:06 PM #6

It seems you're not interested in Windows. Consider exploring some Linux options—they're available for free.

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FrostShadow28
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05-25-2016, 08:02 AM
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FrostShadow28
05-25-2016, 08:02 AM #7

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Templer1887
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05-26-2016, 10:56 AM
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Xubuntu 64bit or 32bit is a Linux distro. It supports web browsing with Google Chrome and offers many programming tools. I used it while studying C#.
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Templer1887
05-26-2016, 10:56 AM #8

Xubuntu 64bit or 32bit is a Linux distro. It supports web browsing with Google Chrome and offers many programming tools. I used it while studying C#.

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VinylGuarder
Member
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05-28-2016, 06:45 AM
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Consider Ubuntu, Mint, or Windows 8 (version 1.0). You might also explore Android or ChromeOS if you were feeling adventurous.
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VinylGuarder
05-28-2016, 06:45 AM #9

Consider Ubuntu, Mint, or Windows 8 (version 1.0). You might also explore Android or ChromeOS if you were feeling adventurous.

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Crazydog300
Senior Member
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06-01-2016, 04:07 AM
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Manjaro Xubuntu
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Crazydog300
06-01-2016, 04:07 AM #10

Manjaro Xubuntu