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<p>Yuli -</p>
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<p>If you are just going to browse the web and shop - then the
laptop that you currently have is more than adequate. I have a 7-8
year old laptop with 2 GB ... maybe it's 4 GB of RAM with Ubuntu
18.04 on it and it is just fine. If I was to install a linux OS on
a home laptop again, I think I would go with Linux Mint or
Elementary OS. I have Linux Mint on a laptop that I use for work
when I travel and it is just fine for all the basics. It boots
nicely and I only have a couple of minor complaints (haven't
figured out how to turn off the touchpad via the function keys or
system). <br>
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<p>I normally download an ISO, burn it on a DVD, then boot to the
DVD and perform an install that way. I have download numerous
copies of Ubuntu, Linux Mint, etc. and have never run into a real
problem. I have also downloaded and installed from a USB drive
when I did not have a DVD drive as part of the system. The only
thing there is you have to hop into BIOS to set it to boot from
the USB. <br>
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<p>If you want to get a different laptop, I would just look for
something off of eBay or from a family member that isn't using it
anymore (i have 2 from my son). I wouldn't pay more than $100 if
you just want to browse the web, etc. <br>
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<p>Good luck.</p>
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<p>Randy<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2/3/20 8:20 PM, YOEL Kornblum wrote:<br>
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I am looking to buy a Linux laptop and I wonder if anyone has
any recommendation as to what and where to buy it.<span
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</span>It is for home use so cost is a factor.</p>
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Another option that I am thinking about is to use my HP
ProBook 450 G1 with Windows 7 laptop to install Linux on it
instead of Windows 7.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>It is about 4 to 5 years old computer.<span
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I noticed that the installation is done online when I visited
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</span>Any safe place for download and install?<span
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The last time I did it was with Red Hat disks.</p>
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