Loading ...RE Linux……been running Linux Mint for 20 years ….down load a copy onto a thumb drive , then u can try it out without installing, by loading it from Boot….find out which F Key yr computer uses to Boot….then turn on yr puter while holding down the relevant F Key….and u will get the choice to Boot from the USB……It will run a bit slow, but u can see all that it has…which is everything u can dream of.
If you like it either choose to dual boot where you split the hard drive, thus keeping Windows, or do an install where it wipes the disk clean and u only have Linux……
U will find yr old computer flies…..there a great forums which will answer all yr questions if u have any…… I will help if I can
Enjoy the best operating system around…..
Ps much simpler to a complete install .