AncientOne
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I am an elderly (OK, older than dirt) computer semi-literate, with an ancient Dell Optiplex 755, which has all the hardware that Microsoftie no longer supports, and an out-of-date version of Windows 10 Home (version 1511). However, the thing works pretty good and is plenty agile enough for all I use it for...has a 3.0 GHz processor, and 8 GB DDR2 RAM.
But with the Windows 10 version no longer receiving updates, I am wondering if switching to Linux (Ubuntu, Mint, or Fedora) might be advisable? Questions I have are: (1.) Can the Linux OS install be downloaded to a microSD Card and installed from the Card? (If not, I'll have to get a package of DVDs.) (2.) Would Ubuntu be the best version for someone like me who is a real semi-literate when it comes to computers? (Hey, I don't even like my so-called smartphone, and I have enough problems with IT!!) I want to keep this as simple as possible, because if there's a way to screw it up, I'll probably find it.
Appreciate any advice!! Thanks!!
But with the Windows 10 version no longer receiving updates, I am wondering if switching to Linux (Ubuntu, Mint, or Fedora) might be advisable? Questions I have are: (1.) Can the Linux OS install be downloaded to a microSD Card and installed from the Card? (If not, I'll have to get a package of DVDs.) (2.) Would Ubuntu be the best version for someone like me who is a real semi-literate when it comes to computers? (Hey, I don't even like my so-called smartphone, and I have enough problems with IT!!) I want to keep this as simple as possible, because if there's a way to screw it up, I'll probably find it.
Appreciate any advice!! Thanks!!