So i have a bunch of pc’s/laptops/computers and such that my family members refuse to depart with even though there really bad. so far they mangae to keep 4 bulky computers in total, we do have some new-ish ones but theses ones im talking about need some loving.1 computer is 32 bit and has 2gb of ram, the other 3 have 64-bit and range from 1gb of ram- to 2 and one of which has only 75 space hardrive.

are there any linux distros that might work becasue im a noob who uses windows so im very lost. any tips or suggestions or something would be great.

also if im posting in the wrong plac eplease let me know in the comments.

    • LittleTransPunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      No problem, I’ve been using Linux for a long while and I fully want to help people get into it without it being some overwhelming change. 😊

      • LittleTransPunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        One more thing:

        Before going forward:

        • if they use windows applications (TurboTax or some specifically windows game downloaded from steam or the like) make sure to download appropriate compatibility apps.
        • proton for games, wine for apps
        • make sure to back up any important files to a USB or some other media before starting so nothing important is lost in case of mistakes

        Here’s starting commands to run after an install:

        sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

        sudo shutdown now -r

        sudo apt update

        sudo apt install wine winetricks proton vlc

        With that you should get a nice start (will edit if formatting is weird)