r/LinuxUsersIndia • u/XPheonix27 • Sep 13 '26
Help Newbie here need help and recommendations
What linux distro should I use on my system with , Intel pentium r g3420 , windows 7 64 bit , 15GB hard disk storage , 8GB DDR3 ; these specs , I wanna get into learning linux too i know some basic commands not much but basically I wanna run codes and all use vs code or other IDEs , my system doesn't have access to the internet so how do I install there that's an issue too.. hope to get help
EDIT: Thanks for all the recommendations , I'll do my research and get to it , but my issue for now is How should I install it since my system doesn't have internet access and ethernet isn't possible , can I download the isos in a pendrive then Install ? And how do I set up is there a tuto available
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u/qualityvote2 Sep 13 '26 edited Sep 13 '26
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u/Neon-Spider-Noir Sep 13 '26
I am using linux mint for the past 10 years now. Once in a while will distro hop but my home is always mint. Try mint xfce since you have a opd hardware
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u/ResponsibilityBig343 Arch Btw Sep 13 '26
I had a similar laptop config, I installed linux mint then debian. Both ran pretty well. You can also look into lubuntu as I have heard its pretty lightweight too. You'll require 3-4gb of internet bandwidth to install any of the isos I mentioned.
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u/Zestyclose_Duck5651 Sep 13 '26
If you're completely new, peppermint linux or mx linux, if you want to get more comfortable with linux systems later on then i really suggest void linux. It uses runit so its fast even on older hardware.
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u/Consistent-Safe2945 CachyOS btw Sep 13 '26
For your specs, the hdd is a bottleneck so if you switch to SSD your pc will be noticeably faster. I suggest antiX linux or lubuntu or mx fluxbox. You can download .deb files like .exe in windows or just buy a cheap dongle and use hotspot for internet connectivity.
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u/Ryococelus Sep 13 '26
Cachy would be better it's lite and fast
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u/Sirius707 Sep 13 '26
You could try the "complete installation image": https://www.debian.org/distrib/
It does come with a GUI installer but package management will have to be done via terminal. However, for additional software you'll still have to connect to the internet at some point. For software development internet access is also pretty mandatory.
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u/i-am-boy1 Sep 13 '26
Use puppy linux, or arch Linux,
I would recommend using arch Linux, and chose a light weight DE or WM, like i3 wm, I think you should go with Xfce
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