A: In most cases, you can install Linux on an older computer. Most laptops will have no problems running a Distro. The only thing you need to be wary of is hardware compatibility. You may have to do some slight tweaking to get the Distro to run properly.

How do I know if my laptop is compatible with Linux?

Live CDs or flash drives are a great way to quickly determine whether or not a Linux distro will run on your PC. This is quick, easy, and safe. You can download a Linux ISO in a few minutes, flash it to a USB drive, reboot your computer, and boot into a live Linux environment running off the USB drive.

Can I change my OS from Windows to Linux?

Install Rufus, open it up, and insert a flash drive that’s 2GB or larger. (If you have a fast USB 3.0 drive, all the better.) You should see it appear in the Device drop-down at the top of Rufus’ main window. Next, click the Select button next to Disk or ISO image, and choose the Linux Mint ISO you just downloaded.