Starting using linux, recommendations?
Starting using linux, recommendations?
Hi, I’m here to help with your questions about using Linux alongside Windows.
1. Running both OSes won’t cause major performance drops since they run separately. However, each will use system resources, so you might notice slight differences in responsiveness depending on workload.
2. Linux storage usage is generally more efficient than Windows, especially for large drives. Using a 1TB HDD as the main drive is fine, but consider pairing it with an SSD for faster boot times and app loading.
3. For beginners, I recommend starting with a lightweight distro like Lubuntu or Xubuntu. These are user-friendly and great for learning PHP and networking concepts. Since you’re also studying CCNA, a distro with good documentation and community support will be helpful.
Consider Ubuntu alternatives like Pop OS, Elementary OS, or Zorin OS. Avoid chasing distros as a newcomer—stick to these options.
Thanks for the feedback. I recently switched my parent's laptop from an HDD to a compact 120GB SSD in Windows 10. The old drive was very sluggish—over two minutes to boot and a minute for desktop icons to load. Everything felt slow, especially opening files or folders. Right now, I’m focused on other financial goals and prefer not to commit to another SSD at this time.
When using it as storage, it performs very quickly. It consumes most of my gigabit internet connection during downloads I definitely paid for. Windows tends to constantly perform random reads 24/7 without any clear reason to the user, which is what slows down the HDD. Does Linux behave the same way? Or does it stop once it boots up?
No A HDD is actually a HDD. It could run marginally better with Linux, though your results should be comparable. KDE Neon works well, but I prefer KDE itself. It runs on Ubuntu LTS. Suggest deleting KWrite and switching to Kate.