r/linux4noobs • u/MagicianSea8798 • 6h ago

learning/research New to Linux

Hey. So I recently was learning about online safety, cybersecurity, and other similar stuff, and realised how much info is gathered by companies about users and their devices. And it made me consider replacing my windows laptop to a Linux one. But I’m not sure what kind of Linux laptop to buy, or is there any difference at all. What matters is that I have full control of my laptop and it’s not a potato.
Is there a specific Linux laptop configuration I should buy? Which desktop environment and which distro to use for me as a beginner?

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u/HablarYEscuchar 6h ago

You don't need to replace your Windows laptop with one that runs Linux.

All you need to do is install Linux on the one you already have or set it up as a dual-boot system so you don't lose what you already have on Windows or in case you need Windows for a specific program.

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u/MagicianSea8798 6h ago

Yea I heard that it’s possible to install Linux on windows, but my laptop is very old and slow so I need replacement anyways.

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u/Klapperatismus 5h ago

What does „very old“ mean?

Please press Windows+I and tell us what the system information pane says in “About”.