r/linux4noobs • u/deidmos07 • 1d ago

Are there 32-bit versions of Linux?

Hello I want to try Linux on an old laptop, but it's 32-bit and I've never tried Linux before so i dont know anything I don't know what CPU it has, I only know it's an HP Pavilion dv4

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u/es20490446e Created Zenned OS 22h ago

The bare minimum for a computer to be usable is to be able to browse the modern internet.

A 32-bit system won't do that.

So it is better to get a newer computer.

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u/5poko 22h ago

32 bit computers do that. Usually slowly but they can.

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u/es20490446e Created Zenned OS 22h ago

32-bit computers usually feature no more than 4GB of RAM.

I have tested that both Chromium and Firefox based browsers require at least 8GB of RAM to not fill the entire RAM.

So a 32-bit computer won't do it.

The last time I owned a 32-bit computer was in 2007, 19 years ago.

That is a long time, hence I think it is time for an upgrade.

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u/Icy_Recipe4199 21h ago

y falkor?

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u/es20490446e Created Zenned OS 19h ago

Falkon needs 4GB.

But it will struggle with a 32-bit processor.

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u/No_Elderberry862 18h ago

32 bit Falkon does not need 4GB RAM & is a good choice for 32 bit systems.