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Linux isn't lightweight by default—here's what actually makes it work on old hardware
Linux isn't magic. It's how the developers choose a distro's apps and desktop that matters.
Linux is often hailed as a magic fix for performance issues, especially on older hardware. Dust off a decade-old laptop, slap on a Linux distro, and suddenly your machine will start feeling brand new.
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