A dev friend wants to start taking steps away from Windows, starting with their old laptop.

The laptop has 4 GB ram, and an 8th gen i3 CPU, and they mostly will use it to program.

Some have recommended them Lubuntu. Would that be a good choice?

Thanks!

Edit: yeaaah. Definitely away from Windows, not Linux. Time for lunch.

  • NostraDavid
    4•4 months ago

    Also make sure it has a decent SSD

    That means any SATA SSD that can pull 500MB/s. No need to try to stick an m.2 7000GB/s SSD into such a weak laptop. Not trying to poop on his hardware - just staying realistic for when you look for an SSD (presuming he does not already have one).

    After 10 years, I still remember switching to an SSD from a classic HDD. Probably the biggest hardware upgrade I’ve ever done.

    • Possibly linuxEnglish
      1•4 months ago

      Not all SSDs are created equal. Some of the very cheap ones are worse than HDDs. Most reasonablely priced ones will be fine.

      Also I have never seen a Sata SSD consistently pull 500m/s. You would need some serious flash for that.