5 Easy To Use Linux Distros
Linux is a popular operating system that is widely used by developers, system administrators, and even everyday users. One of the advantages of Linux is its open-source nature, which allows users to customize and modify the software to fit their specific needs.
However, Linux can have a learning curve for new users who may not be familiar with its command-line interface. Fortunately, there are...
Linux Lite: A Lightweight Ubuntu Based Distro For Older PCs
Linux Lite is an Ubuntu LTS based desktop Linux distro that’s geared for users making the move from Windows. Linux Lite comes with a simple desktop environment (Xfce) and is suitable for even low-end PCs.
A list of hardware requirements can be found here. It is a lightweight desktop distro can be used on very old PCs too with around 1 GB RAM and 1.5 GHz processor.
Installing Linux Lite:
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antiX: A Lightweight Debian Based Distro For Desktops
antiX is a Debian based distro geared for older PCs that is easy to use and install. It needs a modest disk space of about 4 GB to install and a minimum of 256 MB RAM which makes it a good choice for really old or low-end PCs.
Download the ISO from here. This example uses antiX-19 (Marielle Franco).
Installation:
To install it, boot into the live environment. antiX has its environment – antiX...
Emmabuntüs : A Debian Based Distro For Older And Refurbished PCs
Emmabuntüs is a lightweight Debian based distro which is ideal for older PCs. It is designed for reusing older PCs and thereby reducing e-waste. (A list of minimum system requirements can be found here). It is also widely used by various humanitarian organizations worldwide mainly the Emmaus communities – a French charity movement from which the distro name is derived.
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MX Linux : An Excellent Debian Based Distro For Desktops
MX Linux is a sleek Debian(stable branch) based distro geared for desktop Linux users. It is a co-op venture between antiX and MEPIS Linux communities.
If you are looking to switch or install a distro that works out of the box, MX Linux can be an excellent choice. It is a mid-weight distro with minimum system requirements of 512MB RAM/i486 processor/5GB disk space and recommended requirements of 2GB...