Take a look at this tiny creature!
Take a look at this tiny creature!
You're wondering if you can replicate similar setups at home for free. Simply get a Linux ISO file, use Rufus to write it onto an USB drive, and then boot from that drive on your computer. One popular free distribution that fits older systems is Peppermint, which is optimized for older hardware. You can find it at https://peppermintos.com/. Alternatively, you might try Ubuntu Mate, another lightweight option with minimal requirements.