linux on netbook.

[realBabelfish]

hi guys.

i have tried linux a few times on different disties and platforms but im now looking at a way to speed up my ageing netbook as win7 seemingly isnt as fast as it used to be (maybe needs a fresh install but it could be the added bloat over the years)

now, i dont use the netbook for much other than browsing web (chrome) and playing music in the conservatory (linked up to yamaha AVR via 3.5mm stereo jack and mordaunt short floorstanders)

music is stored on a dlna NAS.

so, what is the most stable, fast linux, in your view (i know this might be a contentious question). needs to be wife friendly!!

as im now mainly opensource for all my development at work (apart from win7 pro) i maybe should be looking at getting more familiar with linux too...

 

[realBabelfish]

I suppose Mint is often recommended, not sure which would be best tbh. But if battery life is a concern, Linux isn't that great. Google around, there have been problems with battery life being significantly shorter when running Linux. I experienced it running Ubuntu and Mint on a laptop and netbook.

thats a bit ****. why so? dont you have the power management that windows has?

to be honest battery isnt that big of an issue as it rarely leaves the house. we just want a speed boost without spending any cash.

just had to replace 4 car tyres. for that i could have bought a new laptop! grrr

btw - thanks for the replies

 

[realBabelfish]

another question. if i do a dual boot how easily could i remove the linux partitions if i didnt like it?