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Skyler-B
Iron Contributor
Apr 24, 2026

thinking about switching to mint on Windows 10

hi everyone, i need help finding a linux distro for my moms computer running windows 10, her computer is a Microsoft Surface Book 3. The specs are, i7-1065G7, 32 GB of DDR4, GTX 1650 MAX-Q and 500GB SSD. I'm debating on choosing mint because thats what i usually use for the laptops that i have. She really just wants somehting that works and looks just like windows, she's not picky or anything, if you guys have any suggesstions feel free to let me know.

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    Zillmann
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 30, 2026

    Linux Mint is an excellent choice, especially because you're already familiar with it. It's known for its ease of use, stability, and a desktop environment that closely resembles Windows, making it ideal for users transitioning from Windows 10.