Confused between Mint OS and Elementary OS

xXPANDA_101Xx
Junior Member

09-17-2016, 10:14 AM

I own an outdated laptop that no one around uses anymore. It struggles with running Windows 10, so I’m thinking about switching to Linux to test performance. As a beginner, I’m considering Mint OS and Elementary OS. Could anyone recommend a good Linux distribution for someone just starting out? Even if it’s not exactly what I mentioned, any suggestions would be appreciated. Your laptop details: CPU – Intel i3 380M, RAM – 4GB DDR3, Storage – WD HDD with 300GB. Also, I’ve been using Elementary OS in a virtual machine on another computer for a week now. If that works well, it would be perfect.

xXPANDA_101Xx

09-17-2016, 10:14 AM #1

WZ_Galaktiik
Senior Member

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09-17-2016, 11:32 PM

most basic operating systems and Linux Mint lean more toward heavier distributions. For a lighter option, consider Lubuntu or Manjaro KDE.

WZ_Galaktiik

09-17-2016, 11:32 PM #2

most basic operating systems and Linux Mint lean more toward heavier distributions. For a lighter option, consider Lubuntu or Manjaro KDE.

Luis1234
Member

09-18-2016, 12:59 AM

It's designed for simplicity and is great for beginners on Elementary OS.

Luis1234

09-18-2016, 12:59 AM #3

It's designed for simplicity and is great for beginners on Elementary OS.

Tvender
Junior Member

09-18-2016, 01:06 AM

for a simple start, try manjaro xfce or kde—it’s user-friendly and comes with excellent documentation. lubuntu is also straightforward but isn’t as smooth as manjaro.

Tvender

09-18-2016, 01:06 AM #4

for a simple start, try manjaro xfce or kde—it’s user-friendly and comes with excellent documentation. lubuntu is also straightforward but isn’t as smooth as manjaro.

SgtCool
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09-18-2016, 09:56 AM

Xfce is a lightweight Linux desktop environment, while KDE offers a more feature-rich, customizable experience with a focus on multimedia and advanced settings.

SgtCool

09-18-2016, 09:56 AM #5

Xfce is a lightweight Linux desktop environment, while KDE offers a more feature-rich, customizable experience with a focus on multimedia and advanced settings.

BaccaStrq123
Senior Member

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09-19-2016, 10:01 AM

xfce offers a minimalist setup with a lightweight KDE experience, providing a clean and efficient feel—somewhat lighter than other options.

BaccaStrq123

09-19-2016, 10:01 AM #6

xfce offers a minimalist setup with a lightweight KDE experience, providing a clean and efficient feel—somewhat lighter than other options.

Kush_PotHead
Member

125

09-21-2016, 09:20 AM

I could try Manjaro XFCE. Appreciate the assistance!

Kush_PotHead

09-21-2016, 09:20 AM #7

I could try Manjaro XFCE. Appreciate the assistance!

legobuilder300
Junior Member

09-21-2016, 04:47 PM

I hadn't attempted Linux before and was curious about the changes. After installing Manjaro XFCE, I was able to use the laptop again. Appreciate your assistance!

legobuilder300

09-21-2016, 04:47 PM #8

I hadn't attempted Linux before and was curious about the changes. After installing Manjaro XFCE, I was able to use the laptop again. Appreciate your assistance!