It’s been about 8 years since I gave Linux a real chance. I have an Sony VAIO PCG-3D3l Laptop which was abandoned by it’s previous owner.

I have no real plans for it, except to install Linux, and if I get comfortable with it, it’s probably what I will end up doing my banking on, because as much as I love Windows, I can’t say I ever feel secure using Windows.

What are your recommendations? I consider myself an advanced user with most forms of technology (Have an A+ certification that’s older than this laptop), but not on the level most of the people reading this are probably on.

  • VilianEnglish
    5·
    8 months ago

    pop_os is too heavy for 15 years old PC imo, my vote is to mint

    • gregorum@lemm.eeEnglish
      21·
      8 months ago

      i use it on a 18 year old i7 PC of mine with no issues. it’s fine for me. I use the Nvidia install, as i have a 960 GTX, which may affect the performance.

      as i said, it really depends on the config. Mint may be the better option.

      • Eldritch@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        8 months ago

        Yes an 18-year-old high-end system is going to run all right compared to an i3 or an i5 of similar vintage. Hyper threading makes a massive difference.