Linux for a slow PC

Frederik S · 04-14-2007, 01:10 PM

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 · 04-14-2007, 01:36 PM

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 · 04-14-2007, 01:43 PM

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 · 04-14-2007, 01:56 PM

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 · 04-14-2007, 02:18 PM

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 · 04-14-2007, 02:45 PM

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

Frederik S · 04-14-2007, 03:57 PM

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 · 04-14-2007, 04:31 PM

please I'm desperate!

russianboy · 04-14-2007, 04:45 PM

I recommend Vector linux.

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

Frederik S · 04-14-2007, 05:27 PM

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

Artic Foxin Dell · 04-15-2007, 01:44 AM

What abut Puppy Linux?

Frederik S · 04-15-2007, 09:45 AM

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 · 04-15-2007, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the help, much appreciated!

clinux · 10-03-2007, 07:02 AM

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 · 10-03-2007, 08:39 AM

Puppy, but it`s low on features.

Wile E · 10-03-2007, 10:02 AM

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.

04-14-2007, 01:10 PM	#1
Frederik S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 411 (0.31/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts System Specs	Linux for a slow PC 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

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04-14-2007, 01:36 PM	#2
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04-14-2007, 01:43 PM	#3
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04-14-2007, 01:56 PM	#4
Frederik S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 411 (0.31/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts System Specs	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.

04-14-2007, 02:18 PM	#5
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04-14-2007, 02:45 PM	#6
Frederik S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 411 (0.31/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts System Specs	Yea but the newer distros of Kubuntu requires 256MB of RAM to install!!

04-14-2007, 03:57 PM	#7
Frederik S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 411 (0.31/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts System Specs	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 ?

04-14-2007, 04:31 PM	#8
Frederik S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 411 (0.31/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts System Specs	please I'm desperate!

04-14-2007, 04:45 PM	#9
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04-14-2007, 05:27 PM	#10
Frederik S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 411 (0.31/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts System Specs	They mention the alternate CD on Ubuntu.com it just isn't on the site:S

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04-15-2007, 09:45 AM	#12
Frederik S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 411 (0.31/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts System Specs	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.

04-15-2007, 10:00 AM	#13
Frederik S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Søllerød, Denmark Posts: 411 (0.31/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 37 Posts System Specs	Thanks for the help, much appreciated!

10-03-2007, 07:02 AM	#14
clinux Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

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