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5. Linux vs. recommendations :)

Sun Feb 9, 2020, 09:52 PM

Feb 2020

Basically if someone is asking for advice, they shouldn't be running Linux!

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Speeding up an older computer [View all] Captain Zero Feb 2020 OP

I have a work Dell that sends me reminders..... Historic NY Feb 2020 #1

A solid state drive (SSD) will also do wonders krispos42 Feb 2020 #2

If you have an old computer to experiment with, try Linux Mint. hunter Feb 2020 #3

Linux vs. recommendations :) CloudWatcher Feb 2020 #5

ChromeOS is built on Linux, just as Android is. hunter Feb 2020 #10

Swap HDD for SSD Duckerington Feb 2020 #4

Depends :) CloudWatcher Feb 2020 #6

That is the correct answer. ManiacJoe Feb 2020 #8