Linux recommendation for some old laptop
Linux recommendation for some old laptop
I don’t require antivirus for OpenBSD. It seems many believe it’s nearly unavoidable to get infected by a virus on Linux. What I need is a straightforward operating system with solid virus protection and Office support—something reliable enough for an older user who occasionally uses LibreOffice online. In the last six months, she switched from Windows and experienced two infections, with the most recent one causing her OS to crash.
Certainly, many believe this. It's because people are influenced by what they're told. I've come across numerous magazine pieces discussing Windows 98's security issues, which leads some to think Linux is safer than Windows 10. Anyway, the short version: if such a situation was truly unavoidable, botnets wouldn't exist.
Your setup works well with any Linux distribution, so choose an easy-to-use one like Ubuntu or another official option available on their site. You won’t need strong hardware for Firefox; Chrome is a solid alternative. No other OS or antivirus can fully shield you from falling for harmful links.
Android with its Java virtual machine is independent of size considerations. This is why I advise avoiding systems tied to Linux. Although it may function, it isn't a wise choice.
Sure, I get what you're saying. It seems like most people here are pointing out OS options that are easier on resources compared to Windows. You probably work with OpenBSD or something similar, and you're trying to steer the conversation toward a Linux-focused discussion.
Most people here are used only to Linux, so they mostly assume you’re familiar with it. You’re asking what OS fits older systems best, and you mentioned OpenBSD on 32-bit hardware after Linux stopped working for you. It seems you’re trying to clarify why sharing your experience felt unnecessary. The point was to show a practical alternative, but it might not have been clear how directly it applies to your situation.