What Ubuntu is best for Lenovo Laptop?

[GaryTaig]

On 25/04/14 07:04, Liam Proven wrote:

> On 24 April 2014 18:42, GaryTaig <taig at melbpc.org.au> wrote:
>> ThinkPad R500
>> Core 2 Duo P8400
>> 2.26 GHz
>> 2048MB RAM
>> BIOS V207 (Feb 2009)
>> Is there a Ubuntu that's likely to load and run without mishap?

> That's actually quite powerful.

Agreed, Liam.  When compared to the first desktop unit I owned 4.7MHz 
and a massive 10 MB hard disk, that Thinktank is supersonic.

> The full distro should run no problem.
> If you prefer a more Windows-like desktop and something lower-end, try
> Lubuntu (or Linux Mint, Maté edition).

Been trying for years to throw off any hint of Windows. It was hard at 
the beginning but it's getting easier.  This laptop is a continuation of 
my quest to encourage the family into adopting the same objective.
I 'need' it to go smoothly :-)

Much appreciated
GaryT