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In The Zone
Join Date: Nov 2007
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PIII 700 MHz, 256 MB SDRAM, Intel chipset, LG dvd writer, Seagate 20GB HDD, Samsung 15" crt moniter (Onboard 82810 graphics controller, onboard 82801AA AC'97 audio) Suggest a distro for this config. Reason for starting a separate thread was because I didnt get any replies for the previous thread. |
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Dreamweaver
Join Date: Aug 2006
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ubuntu 5.10 must run fine
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18 Till I Die............
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Use slapt-get
Also, see http://vectorlinux.com/wiki/doku.php...epositories5.8
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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get deluge
or try linux-packages.com for different software packages for vector and slackware
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vector should run fine.else try antix mepis.
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The Smaller Bang
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Stick with Vector Linux, or use Fluxbuntu
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The G-Axe Effect
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Lolz....he has an ancient PC guys
Use Zenwalk, based on slackware, runs best on old computers.
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Wire muncher!
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Don't heed to any of these suggestions and continue to use Vector Linux...
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Wire muncher!
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Default Xubuntu 8.04 on that config???!!! No way!!! Get the alternate CD, use a lightweight WM like fluxbox etc.
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Who stole my Alpaca!
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Ill vouch for this. You DO NOT want to install any Ubuntu flavor on it unless you are willing to customize it ALOT. There are articles on how to get Ubuntu running on computers with 192 RAM. trust me when I say its not easy and amusing when you see the amount of customization you have to do. Stick with Vector or try one of the other small ones mentioned above. However although its not friendly at all. You should check up on Crux. How do you think the user os a 550 Mhz computer who can boot up in 16 seconds feels.
http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2008/03...of-the-allure/ PS: I never said it will be easy. Im saying that in advance in case anyone wants to nitpick.
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^well antix mepis is a refined option
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Who stole my Alpaca!
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I havent heard of the above
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well,antix will be more optimized for old hardware and also bundles latest kernel!and above all is a Debian distro!
I cannot imagine how can we compare between xubuntu and Antix!
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Wahahaha~!
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K am not hijacking this thread but a simple question,
tell me the name of a distro which can run on 128MB RAM desktop PC, it should be user friendly and easier like Ubuntu |
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^try antix!
@t159:do u expect Gnome in 128MB PC?also what processor? if you want a smooth experience,I recommend compiling gentoo (better from stage1) another option is archlinux+kdemod -it will hopefully work smooth. both the above distros should not be tried by n00b's. overall,as per reviews,Antix seems the way for old pc's
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^^processor is pentium 2.4
currently redhhat 9 is installed, and its working fine, My friend likes XP but am trying to convince him that linux can also be better. He is on BSNL 500NU plan, so the distro should be easy to configure for net. Multimedia flexibility and GCC should be easier to set up. I hav installed Mandriva 2008 on my C2D machine, its out of box experience is wow till now, plays any video/audio file and by default you hav Compiz fusion and matisse, and was far more easier to install than Ubuntu. yeah the same problem was in ubuntu evolution, SMTP password was always wrong even entering again it pops up after few minutes to say the same raaga Last edited by Faun; 29-03-2008 at 08:52 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
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^then it is easy!my suggestion is,you install archlinux,else Antix is nice
BTW,with 384MB RAM ,I am running a p4 2.8Ghz smoothly.but yes,a dedicated 256MB nvidia card is there
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