Certain Linux distributions are great choices depending on your needs.
Certain Linux distributions are great choices depending on your needs.
If you are a windows user and still are not comfortable with the terminal, I would say, use linux mint. It has drivers for all the stuff. I am against ubuntu cuz snap uses a lot of resources. The mint software shop is awesome. The user interface is awesome. Especially good is it's implementation of a driver manager. I could not use an old broadcom card on Ubuntu MATE & Debian. Worked ootb in Mint. However, if you want the maximum speed, easy setup but aren't afraid of getting your hands dirty, I'd say try a Debian install with gui installer, and a lightweight DE/WM like LXqt/LXde/xfce. If you want a nice distro, with a lot of software, and aren't afraid of upgrading, I'd say try using Manjaro. Just run a live copy of manjaro and see if it suits you. In the end, stop caring about the distro. It's all about the package manager. PS: I use Clear Linux and Debian on my machine.
Yesterday I set up Lubuntu on a rather outdated machine (i5 processor, GTX 310 graphics card, 4GB RAM, 5400rpm hard drive). It’s intended for video playback in VLC, web browsing in Opera, maybe some work in Google Docs, and remote access to my main computer through Parsec. I’m really impressed so far with how smoothly Lubuntu functions on this old hardware. Except for a few minor issues I resolved quickly, the installation was straightforward and it feels responsive even on an HDD. The only hiccup is during startup when it takes a while to reach the desktop—especially noticeable compared to the sluggish performance I experienced with Windows 10 on the same drive. In short, Lubuntu definitely earns its place for bringing old systems back to life.
Tried Arch, the terminal experience was enjoyable and I set up KDE.