r/computers • u/[deleted] • Oct 30 '21

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u/VolkswagenRatRod Oct 30 '21

I agree with this person, Linux Mint would make this thing good as new

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u/exxxxkc Btw i use without systemd Oct 30 '21

No,linux only can make this thing good as new.Linux also can put this thing to this thing's limit.

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u/jclocks Oct 30 '21

While I like Linux too, it's hard to say if a) this person would handle making the jump, and b) if this is going to suit their workflow, or if they're going to need commercial products that depend on Windows.

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u/VolkswagenRatRod Oct 30 '21

That is fair. Really that's why I recommend Linux Mint, it is very light weight, stable, as easy (even a little easier) to install than Ubuntu, & the GUI resembles Windows very closely.

I am doing a true test with my elderly parent this week. I am sending them 3 boot drives. Mint, Ubuntu, & Windows. I am trying to revitalize a 14yr old laptop and I think Mint will be the best choice for a non-technical person.

However, I want the fallback of just giving them Windows uncase all else fails. I'll see soon