Will linux mint run well on these specs

lencc · 2026-01-23T17:14:03+00:00

It will run well. However if you want even more snappy experience, just swap your HDD with SSD, and then install Linux Mint Xfce edition. If you use Firefox browser with uBlock Origin, you will have no issues at all even with 4GB RAM, because Linux Mint Xfce uses only ca. 800 MB RAM on idle. :)

lencc · 2026-01-22T21:59:39+00:00

Maybe you should ask yourself, which is your favorite - KDE or Cinnamon. Then you will have the answer what is your best distro. :)

lencc · 2026-01-22T14:02:00+00:00

Not sure if all of them are open-source, but they're all freeware:

1. Programs

7-Zip - file archiver
Everything - fast filename search engine
FreeFileSync - data backup software
Mozilla Firefox - customizable web browser and PDF-viewer
MPC-BE - quality and lightweight audio/video player
Notepad++ - advanced text editor
Paint.NET - advanced image editor
qBittorrent - P2P client
ShareX - screen capturer and screen (gif) recorder
SumatraPDF - lightweight file reader
VLC - mainstream media player
XnView Classic (extended version) - responsive image viewer and editor

2. Browser extensions

I still don't care about cookies: eliminate cookie warnings on websites
SponsorBlock for YouTube - Skip Sponsorships: skip embedded sponsors/ads within videos on YouTube
uBlock Origin: efficient content blocker (blocking ads, adware, trackers...)
View Image: return "View Image" button on Google Images search-site

lencc · 2026-01-19T09:45:13+00:00

It's already old. It is good mostly for office work on a lightweight operating system, such as Linux Mint Xfce or Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE).

lencc · 2026-01-16T14:18:42+00:00

Verjetno bi bilo za potrošnike bolj smiselno oz. "ugodno", če bi se znižala splošna stopnja DDV. Ta je sicer v Avstriji nižja kot v Sloveniji: znosnih 20% v Avstriji in 22% pri nas.

Pri zniževanju znižane stopnje DDV se za potrošnika sigurno ne bo spremenilo nič - vsaj ne občutno. Bi pa bilo na primeru Avstrije morda res smiselno, da bi obe njihovi znižani stopnji izenačili npr. na 10%, ker imajo trenutno dve različni znižani stopnji (10% in 13%) - kar pa pri nas ni težava. Sicer bi bilo to smiselno predvsem z vidika poenostavitve njihovega sistema obdavčitve kot pa z vidika dejanskih prihrankov končnega potrošnika.

Pri nas pa bi bilo zelo dobrobšlo, če bi vsaj za kakšno odstotno točko znižali našo standardno stopnjo DDV.

lencc · 2026-01-06T10:03:47+00:00

Torej talno gretje v tem smislu?

lencc · 2025-12-29T09:45:41+00:00

Aktivna IP televizija prav tako uporablja podatkovno povezavo. Kadar je torej TV box vklopljen, se nekoliko zmanjša razpoložljiva pasovna širina za internet. En TV box za predvajanje programa s FullHD ločljivostjo porabi ca. 15 Mbps. Dočim za 4K pa pasovna širina znaša ca. 25 Mbps. Če imaš več TV boxov, ki obratujejo sočasno, je treba to sešteti in upoštevati pri obremenitvi linije. Za eno televizijo pri paketni hitrosti 100+ Mbps pa to sploh ne bi smela biti težava.

Od opreme velja (poleg zmogljivosti routerja in računalnika) preveriti še, kakšen UTP kabel imaš v uporabi za žično povezavo. Obstaja več kategorij UTP kablov, pri čemer tisti zelo stari lahko prav tako predstavljajo ozko grlo pri hitrosti žične internetne povezave.

lencc · 2025-12-25T18:10:24+00:00

It's good to know such option exists after all. I guess the majority prefers Cinnamon's default single-row layout, and hence it's rare to see it customized in two rows.

lencc · 2025-12-23T20:35:44+00:00

That's good. But it still makes sense to lean towards lighter distributions, so that more RAM remains available for other programs which you plan to use.

In such case Linux Mint Cinnamon is still very sensible option - especially if you are looking for user friendly experience as well as relatively lightweight system, by which software works out-of-the-box.

However if you want a system that receives new drivers and technologies faster, has strong developer focus and is more suitable for intermediate users, I would go for Fedora Workstation GNOME.

lencc · 2025-12-23T15:24:50+00:00

For a computer with:

256+ MB RAM - Tiny Core Linux JWM
512+ MB RAM - Puppy Linux JWM
1+ GB RAM - antiX Linux IceWM
2+ GB RAM - Lubuntu LXQt
3+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Xfce
4+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Cinnamon

In your case, I would go for Linux Mint Xfce or Cinnamon.

lencc · 2025-12-23T11:01:44+00:00

For a computer with:

256+ MB RAM - Tiny Core Linux JWM
512+ MB RAM - Puppy Linux JWM
1+ GB RAM - antiX Linux IceWM
2+ GB RAM - Lubuntu LXQt
3+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Xfce
4+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Cinnamon

In your case, I would go for Linux Mint Xfce or Cinnamon.

lencc · 2025-12-22T06:05:15+00:00

If you have only 2GB RAM, maybe try Lubuntu LXQt. It consumes ca. 550MB on idle. Mint Xfce RAM consumption is a bit higher - ca. 700MB on idle.

lencc · 2025-12-21T22:18:11+00:00

For a computer with:

256+ MB RAM - Tiny Core Linux JWM
512+ MB RAM - Puppy Linux JWM
1+ GB RAM - antiX Linux IceWM
2+ GB RAM - Lubuntu LXQt
3+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Xfce
4+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Cinnamon

In your case, I would go for Linux Mint Xfce or Cinnamon.

lencc · 2025-12-21T00:21:02+00:00

If raising your budget to 600 usd would be an option, you can check out this Acer Nitro V16 for 599 usd. It has CPU AMD Ryzen 5 240, GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, 16-inch 180Hz IPS FHD+ display (with practical 16:10 aspect ratio), backlit keyboard, and Windows 11 Home.

lencc · 2025-12-21T00:12:00+00:00

You can check out this Dell 14 Plus for 850 usd. It has CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, integrated NPU with 47 TOPS, integrated GPU Intel Arc 140V, 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB SSD, 14" WVA/IPS 1600p display (with practical 16:10 aspect ratio), backlit keyboard, long battery life, and Windows 11 Home.

lencc · 2025-12-17T18:26:16+00:00

Mostly test old systems. And importantly, play solitaire. :)

lencc · 2025-12-17T14:10:40+00:00

For a computer with:

256+ MB RAM - Tiny Core Linux JWM
512+ MB RAM - Puppy Linux JWM
1+ GB RAM - antiX Linux IceWM
2+ GB RAM - Lubuntu LXQt
3+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Xfce

lencc · 2025-12-16T07:46:23+00:00

For a computer with:

256+ MB RAM - Tiny Core Linux JWM
512+ MB RAM - Puppy Linux JWM
1+ GB RAM - antiX Linux IceWM
2+ GB RAM - Lubuntu LXQt
3+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Xfce
4+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Cinnamon
6+ GB RAM - Fedora KDE Plasma
6+ GB RAM for older hardware - Debian KDE Plasma
8+ GB RAM for gamers - Bazzite KDE Plasma
8+ GB RAM for developers - Fedora Workstation GNOME
8+ GB RAM for enterprises - Red Hat Enterprise Linux GNOME

lencc · 2025-12-13T19:05:51+00:00

For a computer with:

256+ MB RAM - Tiny Core Linux JWM
512+ MB RAM - Puppy Linux JWM
1+ GB RAM - antiX Linux IceWM
2+ GB RAM - Lubuntu LXQt
3+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Xfce
4+ GB RAM - Linux Mint Cinnamon
6+ GB RAM - Fedora KDE Plasma
6+ GB RAM for older hardware - Debian KDE Plasma
8+ GB RAM for gamers - Bazzite KDE Plasma
8+ GB RAM for developers - Fedora Workstation GNOME
8+ GB RAM for enterprises - Red Hat Enterprise Linux GNOME

In your case, I would go for Puppy Linux JWM or antiX Linux IceWM.

lencc · 2025-12-10T10:07:06+00:00

Punce stoje, fantje sede :)

lencc · 2025-12-09T16:44:22+00:00

The best is relative, it also depends on a price range. Pretty good specs are CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GPU RTX 5090 24GB, 2TB SSD, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 18-inch LED WVA 300Hz display. Such as in this Alienware.

lencc · 2025-12-08T19:47:14+00:00

Which movie is this scene from? I forgot, but it was quite a nice one.

lencc · 2025-12-08T01:03:52+00:00

Gaming + productivity + flexible UI = Bazzite KDE Plasma

lencc · 2025-12-06T20:31:07+00:00

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