It’s been about 8 years since I gave Linux a real chance. I have an Sony VAIO PCG-3D3l Laptop which was abandoned by it’s previous owner.
I have no real plans for it, except to install Linux, and if I get comfortable with it, it’s probably what I will end up doing my banking on, because as much as I love Windows, I can’t say I ever feel secure using Windows.
What are your recommendations? I consider myself an advanced user with most forms of technology (Have an A+ certification that’s older than this laptop), but not on the level most of the people reading this are probably on.
MX Linux.
And don’t try using a webbrowser with modern websites on that thing. I mean how much RAM does that Vaio have?
(You can also try more modern distros. Just don’t install the latest desktop environment and expect it tr run smoothly. LXQT or LXDE, XFCE or some slim desktop might be better suited for something old.)
4 gigs on this beast
Well. Go ahead then. 4GB is enough.
I’m done already! I installed debian, it’s running well, and I’m going to use it to do my finical stuff ive decided. I’ve never felt comfortable using windows for that, so this alleviates the most significant portion of stress windows caused me.
I have the wireless shut off on it (actual physical button), and just plug it into the network when I do my banking and th n unplug it again.
I should have done this year’s ago. I felt the weight drop off my shoulders.
The debian install was painless. The mint install I tried first wouldn’t take for some reason.
👌 Debian is a really good choice from my perspective. I’ve been using it for the last decade or so. Glad the community could be of some help. And you found some good use for that old machine.
Not bad.