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Lightweight distros The Verdict

The right choice for the perfect distro for old hardware depends on the age of the computer and its number-crunching capabilities. For instance, Q4OS loses out for being the heaviest of the lot in terms of the resources it needs for an enjoyable experience. The fact that it doesn’t

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