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I have a laptop from 2014 and I'm thinking of installing Kubuntu or Arch. I don't know much about linux but the computer is not important and is damaged so I can screw it What would you recommend? I'm thinking of something customizable (Arch) but easy to use (so Kubuntu is a good option)

If the English is not good, blame the translator 😃👍

I have the minimum requirements for both.

Edit: The computer isn't suposed for be a daily driver. And thanks for the replies.

Edit 2: I use Kubuntu btw

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[–] alexei_1917@hexbear.net 1 points 3 days ago

Yep. Standards are definitely useful. Stick to the standards. If you don't know enough to know why you'd want something counter to the standard thing, then you don't need to be messing with that thing.