light linux distro to replace windows

[eBrocoli]

so  as you see in the title i'm searching for light linux distros, the criteria is windows-like, can run on 2gb DDR3 RAM. i'll use this distros on laptop specificly lenovo ideapad 300-15sk

[waterjug]

In the past I've used lubuntu, most similar to ubuntu, probably the closest linux distro to windows.

[mahyar]

lubuntu as previously mentioned is a good choice other distro i suggest are : manjaro xfce and xubuntu

[Giganthrax]

Lubuntu. 

 

But with only 2gb ram, you're not going to have a pleasant web browsing experience because those browsers still hog the same amount of system resources no matter what OS you use. 

[Fatih19]

3 minutes ago, Giganthrax said:

Lubuntu. 

 

But with only 2gb ram, you're not going to have a pleasant web browsing experience because those browsers still hog the same amount of system resources no matter what OS you use. 

Unless he uses lighter browser instead of Chrome, such as Gnome Web.

[Giganthrax]

35 minutes ago, Fatih19 said:

Unless he uses lighter browser instead of Chrome, such as Gnome Web.

I didn't know about that one. I usually use Midori when browsing via my old laptop. I'll be sure to try Gnome Web out as well. 

[TorC]

@eBrocoli --  your expectations with present hardware configuration are unrealitic.

Max out the RAM to 8GB and try ferenos or Modicia, if you want a GNU/Linux distro that is 'windows-like.'

Othewise you are stuck with something like lubuntu minimal or antiX.

[wasab]

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Pepper mint os

 

[Katarok]

I would recommend vanilla Debian with XFCE

[eBrocoli]

okay so my choice is either using lubuntu or upgrading my hardware for better distros ?, well i guess imma go with lubuntu, thx guys. now how do i install it ? any tutorial ?

[BondiBlue]

I'd say Linux Mint. That computer has a 6th Gen CPU, right?

[eBrocoli]

3 hours ago, BondiBlue said:

I'd say Linux Mint. That computer has a 6th Gen CPU, right?

yep it is, well i guess i'll do a survey first

[TorC]

Your first decision was the correct one, @eBrocoli.  Fanboys will lead you in the direction they want you to go.  Many will lead you astray because that's the way the world is now.

 

Go to this link and download the alternate version.-- http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/18.04/release/lubuntu-18.04-alternate-amd64.iso

 

Get yourself a good USB stick (not Sandisk, because they contain proprietary BS)

 

Get Ventoy for installing on the USB flash drive so you can copy the Lubuntu ISO to it and install or just run from the USB stick to try it out (at least 16GB flash drive)

 

Here is a YouTube video on how to install Ventoy and Linux ISOs.

 

Download the ISOs and try for yourself.  Don't believe me or anyone else as to what is best.  Determine for yourself.  That is what LInux is all about -- Freedom of choice.

 

 

Edited April 15, 2021 by TorC
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[TorC]

FYI:  7 Best Lightweight Linux Distros for Old PCs [2021 Updated]

Suggestion:  Get a good 32GB USB flash drive, put Ventoy on it then copy the ISO for each distro listed above to it and try them all.  Then give us a review down the road on which worked the best for you!  (just a suggestion)  You will get to know Linux far better.

[eBrocoli]

2 hours ago, TorC said:

FYI:  7 Best Lightweight Linux Distros for Old PCs [2021 Updated]

Suggestion:  Get a good 32GB USB flash drive, put Ventoy on it then copy the ISO for each distro listed above to it and try them all.  Then give us a review down the road on which worked the best for you!  (just a suggestion)  You will get to know Linux far better.

thx mate!

[TorC]

Glad to help!

[Alexeygridnev1993]

On 4/14/2021 at 11:31 AM, Fatih19 said:

Unless he uses lighter browser instead of Chrome, such as Gnome Web.

It's using a normal Apple Webkit, so, it won't be any better than, let's say, Safari.