[zdragnar]

I'll recommend Pop_OS as well, but it might be overkill.

It depends on what is meant by "family computer" but don't underestimate the usefulness of a cheap chromebook as well. My wife uses hers exclusively, since using the internet is pretty much the only thing she actually uses a computer for.

[usr1106]

The hardware of Chromebooks is more than enough. But as long as I understand something about IT I don't want Google to take away my freedom and lock me out. That would be like a Westerner asking for asylum in China because the party thinks on my behalf.

[forgotpwd16]

>but it might be overkill

In what way? For any desktop usage Ubuntu is suitable for, Pop_OS can do it.

[usr1106]

Not the op, but I guess they meant the hardware specs of a "normal" computer.

Myself I used to buy these little Atoms with eMMC running Windows S. E.g. HP used to have good hardware in that class. Now Windows S has been discontinued and I don't see much choice in the class anymore. Maybe Acer sometimes, but I have zero experience with them.

For Chromebooks there is GalliumOS, but it looks very silent. Not sure whether it is still alive. Last supported model is from 2019.