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Linux for a slow PC

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Frederik S

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Alright here is the deal I just got an old laptop here are some specs:
IBM T21: P3 750MHz, 128MB RAM, 10GB HDD.

My major problem is that many of the new distros of linux require atleast 256MB RAM to install. What I basically need is a linux distro that is easy to use like Ubuntu just for a very slow PC. I've been reading a lot about linux so I know the basics I'm just not a pro user.

I really hope that you guys know a good alternative.

Thanks!

Best Regards
Frederik Skovgaard
 
I've got Ubuntu 6.10 on my T22 with similar specs to yours. It runs it like a champ. ;) Even with 10+ profiles. Haha.
 
Linux isn't heavy on RAM as the various flavours of windows. You should be able to run it fine on 128MB, I ran it on my ancient NEC laptop with 64MB of ram, and it ran fine.
 
The problem is that you need 256MB RAM to install Ubuntu/openSUSE/Kubuntu. And since I don't have that I can't install them. That is why I need another distro that can install on this rather old system.
 
I had Kbuntu 6.1 on a 366 laptop with 64 megs of ram it took it a few to load but ran fine after boot
 
I've found out that Ubuntu 6.10 is available with an alternative installation CD. But I can't find it anywhere on their site, can anyone help ?
 
I recommend Vector linux.

But the alt. versoin should be on their web site.
 
What abut Puppy Linux?
 
I found the alternate install cd for Ubuntu after a searching for a while so that's what I'm going to install today if it's too slow I might go for either puppy linux or Vector linux.
 
I was searching for my problem & came across your question. So registered to suggest distro for slow pc.

Try DSL (awesome), Slax (Good) .
distrowatch.com is your friend.
 
Puppy, but it`s low on features.
 
I agree with clinux. Damn Small Linux is perfect for low ram machines. Despite the fact that this thread is from 6 months ago. lol.
 
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