Help with choosing a distro for a first time linux hope to bring life to an old pc (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by JayEchoRay@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.world

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Good day

I would please like to ask for suggestions for first time installation of linux on an old pc that has recently come into my possession

It is

Pentium 4 3.4 Ghz (2 cpu) 2 Gb Ram 1Tb hardrive Onboard graphics 128 mb

I have been looking at Mint and I am assuming that the Xfce Edition would probably be the smarter choice, but I am curious to know if I could use something like Cinnamon Edition and will it run smoothly hitting at the minimum spec of 2Gb RAM. Is their other alternatives that provide a good exprience for the limited resources as I decide to take the plunge?

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[-] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

MX Linux, LMDE, Peppermint, Debian

I'd recommend Linux Mint, but they only got 64-bit now.

[-] Wiz@midwest.social 3 points 7 months ago

Linux Mint Debian Edition is 32 bit

[-] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago

Yes, I did mention that in my first sentence. The second one refers to the Ubuntu edition.

[-] JayEchoRay@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

Thank you for the information

I guess that is for even older systems that one knows will run within the limitations of 32-bit systems but will not be negatively impacted by it?

[-] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago

Just make sure you pick the 32-bit image.

[-] JayEchoRay@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Thanks, I can add it to a list and can go through it if I run into troubles or wish to adjust my experience

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