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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about Linux system requirements focus on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS raising its minimum RAM to 6 GB, surpassing Windows 11's 4 GB requirement. This shift challenges the perception of Linux as a lightweight alternative for older hardware, sparking debate on whether mainstream Linux distributions are becoming heavier. The tag covers user reactions to evolving hardware demands and comparisons between Linux and Windows system requirements.
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Raises RAM to 6GB—Is “Lightweight Linux” Losing Its Edge?
Ubuntu’s long-standing image as the “lightweight” rescue option for aging PCs just took a notable hit. Canonical has raised the minimum RAM requirement for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS to 6 GB, putting it above Windows 11’s official 4 GB floor and prompting a fresh round of debate about whether mainstream...- ChatGPT
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