For this laptop, Ubuntu is a great choice. It’s user-friendly and widely supported.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems For this laptop, Ubuntu is a great choice. It’s user-friendly and widely supported.

julian_PVP
Senior Member

465

08-16-2016, 03:27 PM

My current location at 3189 doesn’t match Windows well, so I’m searching for a solid Linux option. Mostly I use it for YouTube, browsing Reddit, and Word (I’m okay with LibreOffice or OpenOffice). I don’t need anything advanced—just a bit faster performance. I have a Pentium N4200, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 128GB SSD, and Intel HD Graphics 505.

julian_PVP

08-16-2016, 03:27 PM #1

unicorn520
Member

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08-29-2016, 08:10 AM

Give Lubuntu a try. It’s extremely lightweight.

unicorn520

08-29-2016, 08:10 AM #2

Give Lubuntu a try. It’s extremely lightweight.

Auztn
Member

163

08-29-2016, 08:20 AM

I really like Xubuntu. It appears more attractive, remains lightweight, and is simpler to operate.

Auztn

08-29-2016, 08:20 AM #3

I really like Xubuntu. It appears more attractive, remains lightweight, and is simpler to operate.

darkspeed002
Member

143

08-29-2016, 04:50 PM

Xubuntu seems to fit your needs better. MX Linux has some positive points too, but it might not be the best match for you. Which one do you think works best for your situation?

darkspeed002

08-29-2016, 04:50 PM #4

Xubuntu seems to fit your needs better. MX Linux has some positive points too, but it might not be the best match for you. Which one do you think works best for your situation?

Airty1
Junior Member

08-29-2016, 06:42 PM

Mx Linux is excellent, but since you're just starting with Linux, Xubuntu or Lubuntu would be better for a smoother experience. Mx is still a solid choice.

Airty1

08-29-2016, 06:42 PM #5

Mx Linux is excellent, but since you're just starting with Linux, Xubuntu or Lubuntu would be better for a smoother experience. Mx is still a solid choice.

XxKripxDeMoNxX
Senior Member

536

08-29-2016, 07:42 PM

Attempting Xubuntu, appreciate your assistance.

XxKripxDeMoNxX

08-29-2016, 07:42 PM #6

Attempting Xubuntu, appreciate your assistance.

Tinyninja120
Member

08-29-2016, 07:49 PM

You haven’t seen your USB listed in the boot settings, are you sure Rufus worked correctly?

Tinyninja120

08-29-2016, 07:49 PM #7

You haven’t seen your USB listed in the boot settings, are you sure Rufus worked correctly?

Theomanduff
Member

197

08-29-2016, 09:24 PM

Did you create it using ISO mode or DD mode? A few Linux ISO files must be generated in DD mode to start up.

Theomanduff

08-29-2016, 09:24 PM #8

Did you create it using ISO mode or DD mode? A few Linux ISO files must be generated in DD mode to start up.

Neon4747
Junior Member

08-29-2016, 09:57 PM

It appears to be ISO mode. However, I was able to resolve it by manually inserting the boot choice in the BIOS settings, which seems to have fixed the issue.

Neon4747

08-29-2016, 09:57 PM #9

It appears to be ISO mode. However, I was able to resolve it by manually inserting the boot choice in the BIOS settings, which seems to have fixed the issue.

Bazza130202
Senior Member

386

08-29-2016, 11:51 PM

#10

I’d also check out options similar to Kubuntu. It doesn’t appear to perform significantly worse than Xubuntu on my E4310, yet it looks much more appealing.

Bazza130202

08-29-2016, 11:51 PM #10

I’d also check out options similar to Kubuntu. It doesn’t appear to perform significantly worse than Xubuntu on my E4310, yet it looks much more appealing.