In order to run it on the latest Ryzen CPUs with integrated graphics, it seems you at least would need the latest kernel (5.x)., How can you tell which kernel version a distro has? I have looked but find no such info in release notes (such as for Minut 19.2). I understand it will upgrade, but I would want to try it out before installing it.
I hope to install Linux on my older PC, running a AMD 4350 CPU (4.2 Ghz) with 16GB ram, but how can I get the live version to recognize my USB wireless, which is the only way i can connect? It is not even shown (Windows 10 does though it needs the RealTek driver for dual-band).
And as I like to do a lot of customizing (without having to learn coding if possible) if i can ask about other customizations, is there a Linux program that is really like AutoHotKey, by which (among other things) I can easily change the CapsLock key to copy, and the Esc key to paste (and NumLock to Esc), which is a must due to my arthritic fingers. I spent much time once trying proffered solutions but which failed, and the default options for keyboard hot keys would not do this, though IIRC with Fedora I was able to partially achieve this.
is there a clock in Linux that compares to T-Clock redux in depth and ease of customization?
And do you know of any Linux utilities that are comparable to the Ultimate Windows Tweaker (200 tweaks offered) and Winaero Tweaker
Which of the many desktop flavors do you consider to be the best for functionality and customization? I like a compact yet detailed start menu, and the ability to add items to right click menus (such as the free Right-Click Extender enables). Which desktop and or app is closest to enabling such?
Which file manager is most comparable to Tree size free?
Can I customize each folder icon?
I have been the only user on this PC for years, and have never had a virus or malware in Windows 10 (two previously going back to 2000), and you have to grant permission to any program to install in W/10, or to access certain files, which just means to agree, and system files are protected, but you can permanently change permissions (like for the host file), or you can enable the Adminstrators account. Rather than needing to run sudo for each time I want to do the same in Linux, I would like to be able to just right clock and choose Run as Adminstrator, or Take ownership.
Is playing DVDs and other media with protected multimedia codecs legal in America now (MP3 is i think)? I know the VLC player (for one) will do so, and the Windows Store offers a free DVD player, and you can buy one from fluendo for Linux and Windows (separate licenses though).
Do not feel you have to answer these but they would be a help while also showing why I prefer Windows, as customized. Thanks. Grace and peace thru Jesus the Lord.