Linux for a slow PC

[Frederik S]

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

[Brutalfate]

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.

[Zalmann]

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.

[Frederik S]

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.

[strick94u]

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

[Frederik S]

Yea but the newer distros of Kubuntu requires 256MB of RAM to install!!

[Frederik S]

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 ?

[Frederik S]

please I'm desperate!

[russianboy]

I recommend Vector linux.

But the alt. versoin should be on their web site.

[Frederik S]

They mention the alternate CD on Ubuntu.com it just isn't on the site:S

[Artic Foxin Dell]

What abut Puppy Linux?

[Frederik S]

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.

[Frederik S]

Thanks for the help, much appreciated!

[clinux]

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.

[francis511]

Puppy, but it`s low on features.

[Wile E]

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.