Check your PC's specs and consider lightweight options like Linux distributions or optimized Windows versions.
Check your PC's specs and consider lightweight options like Linux distributions or optimized Windows versions.
Hello, I have a simple piece of hardware that functions almost like a computer, but I need to know which operating system would work best for it. (Avoid Windows 7.) Your specs are: Intel HD Graphics, Intel Core i-5 520M, and 2GB of RAM.
Is this a laptop? Consider Lubuntu for a Linux experience. Avoid Windows 7 if you prefer alternatives; try Windows 10 or Vista instead. Ultimately, pick what suits you best, but invest in an SSD for better performance. Without it, this machine will run extremely slow.
Yeah, it's a laptop. I gonna try Lubuntu using a usb flash stick, but theres might be a risk that i will just broke my pc, so i will try upgrading to windows 8.1 embedded industry pro, thanks for your reply! I might try vista also.
It's actually quite fine for office or study tasks. Set up an SDD Windows 8.1 x32 with the classic start menu—it functions similarly to a Windows 7 interface.
ZorinOS presents a clean and straightforward interface https://zorinos.com/download/#lite
As mentioned before, HomeAP5 Linux will be a great choice. I assume you won’t be playing games on this system, so Linux should perform well for your needs. You can easily discover every Linux distribution at https://distrowatch.com/ and experiment with a live USB or DVD. If you strongly prefer Windows, I’d recommend using Windows 10—it’ll be smoother than Windows 7 or Vista (why did Microsoft make that?).
It used to send telemetry, which is now a big no-no in Linux. The interface is quite heavy due to custom themes, and some parts run on GNOME. It's not the lightest OS, especially with just 2GB of RAM—every MB counts. Edited March 8, 2020 by Twilight for grammatical accuracy