Hands on: What you need to run Linux
Some people who are new to Linux want to install the operating system on an older, second computer, to try it out and see how they get on.
Others have older computers with obsolete operating systems (such as Windows 98 or Me), and don’t want to pay for a newer version of Windows, but would still like to make a use of the machine.
Some may simply want a separate backup machine, one for a member of their family, or maybe just a file server.
Consequently, the question of the minimum specifications to run Linux frequently comes up. So what type of hardware do you need?
The answer depends on what you want to use the computer for, and which applications you intend to run. That being said, there are a few general guidelines for the most common cases.
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