Check out our pick of the best Linux distros for beginners for better choices for replacing Windows 10 with Linux.

If you need assistance with Linux on an Intel NUC, check our Linux. There are many lightweight distros out there that run much faster than Windows 10 – especially on older hardware, and because not as many people use Linux versus Windows, there are fewer viruses and malware threats as well.Īnd, as Windows 12 Lite shows, you can configure Linux to look and behave very similar to Windows. The Intel Product Compatibility Tool lists non-Windows operating system versions. While Windows 12 Lite is clearly not going to replace Windows 10, it does raise some interesting points about how Linux could be a good alternative for people who are getting sick of Microsoft’s mishandling of Windows 10. As well as the badly-printed out manual, there is also a rather ropey-looking website (opens in new tab), which at least is honest about it being Linux Lite 4.8 LTS made to look like Windows 10.Īpparently, the seller was offering DVDs of Windows 12 Lite for £15 (around $20, AU$30) at the computer sale – and while that’s certainly cheaper than a Windows 10 licence you should never buy random software like that – and you should never pay to use free Linux distros like Linux Lite.

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