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im new to using this os and I'm wondering if my laptop can run kununtu. I have the asus L210ma it has an intel n4020, intel uhd 600 graphics, 4gb of ram, a 64gb pre-installed ssd, and a aftermarket 1tb samsung ssd. i just want to make sure i can run this os before i switch over.

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    Is that really eMMC internal drive? That is not as fast as a SSD. Is SSD internal or external? I did get Kubuntu 20.04 to work (only as a test) on my retired 2006 Laptop with 1.5GB RAM & 5400RPM HDD. Bit surprised it worked as most would suggest a lighter weight flavor. ubuntu.com/download/flavours Light weight flavors: Lubuntu, xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Budgie If you can fully install on SSD, then any flavor of Ubuntu will be fine.
    – oldfred
    Mar 3, 2023 at 19:19

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You can definitely run it.

These are the minimum specifications required for Ubuntu according to https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements

  • 2 GHz dual core processor
  • 4 GiB RAM (system memory)
  • 25 GB (8.6 GB for minimal) of hard-drive space (or USB stick, memory card or external drive but see LiveCD for an alternative approach)
  • VGA capable of 1024x768 screen resolution
  • Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
  • An internet connection is helpful

The fact that you have an SSD for your machine is relatively detrimental in benefiting the performance.

These are extremely universal for most, if not all, Ubuntu distributions including Kubuntu.

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  • will my boot time decrase after installing this by chance? Mar 3, 2023 at 18:40
  • Considering the fact that you are using a system that is more lightweight than Windows, it will be quicker, especially since you are using an SSD.
    – Logan
    Mar 3, 2023 at 19:13
  • ok, just to make sure i understand. my laptop will run better with kubuntu instead of windows 11 that it came with. Mar 3, 2023 at 19:20
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    Theoretically. Linux is typically not used for personal computers, and is used more for experimentation, however since Linux is a lighter-weight system, it should run better and faster than Windows 11, especially on an SSD. Just be careful and note that there may be a point when it is stable, so it is a good idea to maintain a backup of your system. Also, make a backup of your Windows system in case you decide to return
    – Logan
    Mar 3, 2023 at 19:27
  • ok, thanks for the help and clairfying that. i will look into instaling it when i have time. i just saw your edit. i will make sure to have a fail-safe incase anything goes south on me. being in I.T i could set up a dual-boot system or jsut run it as a vm. Mar 3, 2023 at 19:30

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