i have a laptop that has a license that isn't owned by me. my previous employer IT department put it on there. i'm wondering if you...

think i could put ubuntu on it. it is like 4-5 years old. curious how easy the process is.

it's a very simple process

ubuntu's very easy to install

and the program manager is something I'm bettng she would like

i'm hoping to see a speed increase

ubuntu and gnome, probably

more importantly, what will she use it for?

papers for school, email

you know, typical 'user' stuff

Yeah, Ubuntu/GNOME would probably work pretty well, just make sure the hardware works first.