3 lightweight linux alternatives for Windows users.
If you are a Windows user and looking out for a free alternative operating system to achieve simple day-to-day tasks like web-browsing, watching videos, editing and viewing documents etc. without putting load on your existing hardware resources then you may explore the below list of Operating systems.
1. Linux lite:
Linux lite is probably the best choice for those users wanting to switch from Windows. It's based on widely trusted Ubuntu/Debian Linux kernel and provides XFCE desktop environment and comes with basic software suite to accomplish daily tasks. It is also a decent choice if you are a programmer. It's light, fast and stable. The latest stable version available is 5.4.
2. Archcraft:
Archcraft OS is an elegant looking Arch-Linux based operating system with minimal load on your hardware. It consumes approximately 300MB of memory at idle making your experience snappy. It's desktop is highly customizable and comes with a range of themes and wallpapers. The default desktop environment that comes with download image is 'Openbox'. ISO image with XFCE environment is also available on download page.
Download page: https://archcraft.io/index.html
3. Peppermint OS:
If you are a user who is not concerned much about how your desktop looks and just want to get things done quickly, then Peppermint OS for you. It's an extremely lightweight Linux distro based on LXDE user interface. It also just comes with right set of tools and software.
Download page: https://peppermintos.com/guide/downloading/
If you are unsure or hesitant about how these systems behave, then you can give them a try in a Virtual environment like VirtualBox before installing on your system hard-drive. Also follow the installation guides on their websites if you do not know the OS installation procedure. Do not forget to look at the basic system requirements on the websites of respective distros and go with the one that suits your needs.
Disclaimer: Please note that if you are a user who works on complex software like video editing, designing or any other such applications that exclusively run on Windows or Mac OS then these operating systems may not be suitable for you. . To avoid any data loss or system failures during installation, consult an expert if you are not knowing about the Linux installation as you will be solely responsible for it. This post is for educational purpose only.
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