user96148: I tried to sync the blockchain and, though I have ample free disk space (>500 GB on my computer, the chain is ~265) I've been having a hard time. So, how can I use an SPV node to send transactions and/or view the blockchain?
NOTE: don't do this if you don't have to because the blockchain needs nodes to ensure adequate distribution.

user50821: Since your constraint is the blockchain size, it seems you would be fine with running bitcoind with --prune enabled to something like 2gb or similar. This is technically not an SPV solution, but you would have access to the bitcoin-qt gui ( if that's the version of bitcoind you have installed ) and you'd be able to run with your minimal constraints. 

user23146: Try Electrum. Exact details on how to install depend on Linux distribution used.
Also Wasabi Wallet could be good choice, easy to setup.

96148: <p>I tried to sync the blockchain and, though I have ample free disk space (>500 GB on my computer, the chain is ~265) I've been having a hard time. So, how can I use an SPV node to send transactions and/or view the blockchain?</p>

<p>NOTE: don't do this if you don't have to because the blockchain needs nodes to ensure adequate distribution.</p>
 50821: <p>Since your constraint is the blockchain size, it seems you would be fine with running bitcoind with <code>--prune</code> enabled to something like 2gb or similar. This is technically not an SPV solution, but you would have access to the bitcoin-qt gui ( if that's the version of bitcoind you have installed ) and you'd be able to run with your minimal constraints. </p>
 23146: <p>Try Electrum. Exact details on how to install depend on Linux distribution used.</p>

<p>Also Wasabi Wallet could be good choice, easy to setup.</p>
