Preparing a new computer setup for a beginner is like building a simple project step by step.
Preparing a new computer setup for a beginner is like building a simple project step by step.
Choose a desktop setup for your project. Consider systems with 4th generation Intel i5 processors, at least 8 to 16 GB of RAM, and a 250 GB SSD priced under $150. KDE offers complexity, Cinnamon is decent, and GNOME might suit a new user better. Think about using an old Dell with a 4th gen i5 or higher, 8-16 GB RAM, and a budget SSD.
I'm uncertain about offering Linux to someone who has never used a computer before. It's likely they'll face some frustrating issues and might end up with Windows instead—hopefully without me being accused of scamming them. If that happens, I'd save myself time by not selling it OSless. To be considerate, I could offer to install Windows later if they bring back the PC and a valid Windows key. Anyway, most people will probably ask the same thing: "Will it run Fortnite, PUBG, or other popular games?"
I live in N. America and I have only ever heard of it being used in this definition which aligns with your second line, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dict...ide-hustle As far as just "hustle", I have always associated it with the first definition here, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dict...ish/hustle Usually when we refer to your listed definition, we just call it Swindling. Back on topic. I personally only Recommend GNOME (GTK) or KDE (QT) for a Desktop Environment, they don't rely on third party software to configure in a user friendly way and offer better integration. This is also where things like Wayland land first in terms of actual support. From personal Experience, I have found that people who have only used Windows find KDE easier to use, though its configuration options can be confusing. GNOME however is great if you want something that stays out of the way and is more difficult to break, I however personally wouldn't use GNOME outside of Fedora Workstation or Arch Linux, every other Distro I have used modifies the environment in some way or ships mismatched versioned components, which can result in inconsistencies and breakage. I usually recommend KDE Neon to new users, it's based on Ubuntu LTS and is managed by the KDE Team, it does however lack out of the box support for some things such as samba user shares, though that may not be a big deal for most users.
unless you craft your own desktop appearance, the choice could hinge more on the base distribution you get. For example, I prefer the XFce variant of Linux Mint (cinnamon works but is too heavy for my needs, haven’t tried Mate yet). However, I don’t like Debian’s XFCE version in terms of design and feel. It also depends on whether you aim to build a genuine business around it? (I’m not comfortable with the term hustle or side hustle, and swindling is worse.) Mint also offers the chance to configure an OEM setup—either manufacturing or retail sales.
For entertainment. Avoiding trash bins. Possibly gather a large stack of SSDs from a big sale on AliExpress and repurpose them into something practical.
The setup you mention isn't outdated at all. Two hyperthreaded cores plus eight gigabytes of RAM are sufficient for any distribution—even the newest Ubuntu with GNOME. While I don’t personally favor the GNOME look, a standard Ubuntu installation comes with a Snap store that makes it easy to add essential apps like Chromium, Discord, Spotify, Zoom, Telegram, and more. Installing Steam is also straightforward. Moreover, Ubuntu remains the most widely used desktop Linux distribution and isn’t just a minor fork of another obscure version.