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How to install Linux on an old PC |
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| | | If you have a slow PC that is unable to support the latest Windows operating systems, the ideal way to use it again is to install Linux.
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| The result is a system that will almost always be faster, free from any malware or virus infections, and that offers all the performance of a Windows system.
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| There are several Linux-based operating systems – the choice is of course yours.
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| Having solved this, let's move on to the practical process:
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| a Linux system requires at least 2GB of space.
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Step 1:
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Download Linux OS from Mint  or Ubuntu or any other site that offers download
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Step 2:
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| Create a bootable USB drive, this option is easy and fast, we use balena etcher
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Step 3:
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| Boot from the flash drive Enter in the bios to boot PC from USB drive.
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Step 4:
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| Double-click to install Linux icon on the desktop.
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Step 5:
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| Make the required selections related to language, third party software installation, etc. Then choose your operating system installation preference: next to your existing operating system or erase and install.
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| The installation may take some time, especially if the computer is quite old.
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| Once finished, enjoy your open source operating system. |
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