My old desktop still has Windows 7 on it, which I don't think is safe anymore. I'm thinking about installing Linux on it, but don't know much about Linux. List the best types of Linux for a beginner to get.
Here are six Linux distros for the beginner:

1. Ubuntu- the most popular and well-known Linux distribution. Easy to use, Ubuntu also has good community support.
2. Linux Mint- Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu, so has many similarities, but has the added benefit of having a Windows-like interface.
3. Zorin OS- Zorin OS also has a similar interface to Windows. It may be the best-looking Linux distro.
4. Elementary OS- ideal for Apple users coming over to Linux, Elementary OS has similarities to macOS.
5. Linux Lite- with a similar user interface to Windows, this lightweight distribution is easy to use.
6. Peppermint OS- this lightweight distribution will work well with older hardware.