If you want to set up a basic computer to run little more than a web browser, perhaps to repurpose an old slow machine, Windows is probably your first choice. That's the case for most people. Why Windows? Because it's been around for 30 years and everyone knows how to use it.

But then, the doubts start to enter your head. This is an old machine, and it's slow. Maybe the hard disk isn't huge. Windows might not be up to the task. And it might even mean having to buy a new OS license. So how about we try Linux instead? But there are hundreds of versions, and which is the right one? Ubuntu looks good, but so does Mint. Zorin is supposed to be good for people who know Windows. But if we stick with Mint, should we use the Cinnamon or Mate desktop?

If only there was another option. Actually, there is…  Read more