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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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What disros works on low end, slow, very outdated pc's? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by QuietStorm@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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So i have a bunch of pc's/laptops/computers and such that my family members refuse to depart with even though there really bad. so far they mangae to keep 4 bulky computers in total, we do have some new-ish ones but theses ones im talking about need some loving.1 computer is 32 bit and has 2gb of ram, the other 3 have 64-bit and range from 1gb of ram- to 2 and one of which has only 75 space hardrive.

are there any linux distros that might work becasue im a noob who uses windows so im very lost. any tips or suggestions or something would be great.

also if im posting in the wrong plac eplease let me know in the comments.

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[–] plactagonic@beehaw.org 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Try mint with Xfce - on 64 bit machines and then go lighter.

[–] QuietStorm@lemmy.fmhy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

alright and are you sure that is the best starter option? also what can i do on linux compared to windows?

[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

There's very little windows can do, which linux can't also. The difference will be in how, and how easily.

Often the answer is just "install the same program, and just use it like normal". Other times, you have to go out of your way to get something running using wine.

For this, bottles is a GUI manager that can make life a lot easier.

Something that uses XFCE is a really good starting point for weak hardware. And mint is a good option for someone new to linux. It is based on ubuntu, and there is plenty of info online on how do things on ubuntu.

It also has good default repos, meaning you'll be able to find and install most software you might need, without having to start fiddling with custom software repos.