Which linux os should i choose

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I am currently running a 30 day trial of windows xp that ive had to keep redownloading because i cant afford a new os. The old os (vista) crashed and i dont know anyone with a recovery disk for vista and i needed the computer so i threw in xp. I was wondering if it would be worth it to get a linux operating system. my main questions are which linux operating system should i choose, what are the pros and cons over windows, and what are some major changes to expect
thanks for future help

my computer (gateway gt5628)
intel core 2 quad q6600, 2.4ghz
intel schroeder town g33 motherboard
2 gb ram
500gb hdd
xfx radeon hd 4890 gpu
400w psu
 
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Your best option would be to just try it. Linux isn't for everyone.

Just about all the popular distros have a 'LiveCD' option. Just run it directly from the CD, without installing anything.
Try it, and see if it does everything you want/need.

Try this one: LinuxMint
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not too much. mostly just surfing the internet, doing some homework, maybe watching some netflix, and little light gaming. the most graphics intensive games i have are kerbal space program and minecraft. my computer doesnt have microsoft office or anything, i just use google drive for word processing and powerpoint stuff.
 
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Your best option would be to just try it. Linux isn't for everyone.

Just about all the popular distros have a 'LiveCD' option. Just run it directly from the CD, without installing anything.
Try it, and see if it does everything you want/need.

Try this one: LinuxMint
 
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Just about any system built in the last few years will do 64bit. Windows or Linux.

As far as cinnamon or mate? It will burden you the cost of a blank DVD to try both. See which one you like.
 
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i tried those out and i liked both of them. Someone i know told me about reactos, and i was wondering if there were any downsides of using that. It is already windows program compatible, so it will be easier for me to use in that regard
 
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If you want to use full 'Windows' functionality, you need to purchase a Windows license. Be it XP, 7, or whatever.
WINE may work for some applications.
 
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ive googled if the main programs i use have a linux download, and the only issue was google drive and office viewer, which i would need for word processing. I saw a few programs that are suppose to work like that so i think im gonna stick to the linux until i can upgrade my computer and get windows 7
 
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