What Linux to put on the ARM processor?

Question

linux

They brought a piece of iron on an ARMv7L processor, you need to install Linux, but knowledge of Linux systems unfortunately tends to zero.
Please tell me which distribution kit to take and how to install it correctly so that everything works.
ps hdd 3.4 Gb

Answer 1

Debian ported nicely to ARM structure
https://www.debian.org/ports/arm/

Answer 2

Far from everyone.
Refine the model. And go over the distributions, see if there is support.
Start with Gentoo, Ubuntu, Archlinux, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Alpine Linux, Debian
Maybe FreeBSD is familiar with your model.

Answer 3

I have armv7 on my NAS Netgears 102.. I tried to compile a program from sources on it - it says nothing.. most of the software knows only intel and amd architecture... :(

Answer 4

And what kind of device?
In general, speaking very inaccurately, then the system needs to be assembled for a specific device. There are many instructions on the Internet for Nexus (ubuntu)

Answer 5

Remix OS