Choice of Linux Distro

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TapL2
Junior Member

11-02-2023, 02:48 AM

#11

Consider using Linux Mint, which performs well with older systems. I had a Phenom tri-core processor from a long time ago, and it ran smoothly on that setup.

TapL2

11-02-2023, 02:48 AM #11

Consider using Linux Mint, which performs well with older systems. I had a Phenom tri-core processor from a long time ago, and it ran smoothly on that setup.

ca010108
Junior Member

11-02-2023, 03:25 AM

#12

Linux Mint 19 is considered a solid operating system, though some users note existing issues and prefer the earlier 18.3 release.

ca010108

11-02-2023, 03:25 AM #12

Linux Mint 19 is considered a solid operating system, though some users note existing issues and prefer the earlier 18.3 release.

XxTBretzxX
Member

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11-02-2023, 08:59 PM

#13

I’d follow the suggestions of others, though I can only set it up on very old machines like those with Pentium 4 processors.

XxTBretzxX

11-02-2023, 08:59 PM #13

I’d follow the suggestions of others, though I can only set it up on very old machines like those with Pentium 4 processors.

derpykid674
Junior Member

11-03-2023, 07:21 AM

#14

For an older machine, Mageia XFCE is a solid option. If previous KDE versions ran slow, another KDE distro might be better. Cinnamon tends to be resource-intensive. Mint relies on Cinnamon as well. I believe Mageia is a decent choice, but for Debian-based setups, consider SolydXK or Xubuntu. On the Mageia download page, select 'livecd' for a first-time XFCE installation. Whatever you pick, use etcher to create the USB key.

derpykid674

11-03-2023, 07:21 AM #14

nahte5
Member

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11-05-2023, 07:07 PM

#15

Choose Ubuntu for everything.

nahte5

11-05-2023, 07:07 PM #15

Choose Ubuntu for everything.

Pawtex
Member

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11-06-2023, 02:32 AM

#16

Ubuntu is widely recognized as a top choice among Linux distributions, with many third-party providers backing it. While I personally don’t think it’s flawless, I also don’t favor Canonical.

Pawtex

11-06-2023, 02:32 AM #16

Ubuntu is widely recognized as a top choice among Linux distributions, with many third-party providers backing it. While I personally don’t think it’s flawless, I also don’t favor Canonical.

dniznemac
Senior Member

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11-06-2023, 08:39 AM

#17

Ubuntu might feel slow on older machines. Consider a lighter distribution if you only need basic features. Lubuntu is my top choice for simplicity.

dniznemac

11-06-2023, 08:39 AM #17

Ubuntu might feel slow on older machines. Consider a lighter distribution if you only need basic features. Lubuntu is my top choice for simplicity.

cookiecrunch45
Junior Member

11-07-2023, 03:10 PM

#18

With those specifications, Xubuntu would be the ideal choice.

cookiecrunch45

11-07-2023, 03:10 PM #18

With those specifications, Xubuntu would be the ideal choice.

gitty12
Member

11-09-2023, 01:41 PM

#19

I've been using Xubuntu since version 8.10, and from my perspective, it performs much better than Ubuntu, particularly on an older machine like yours.

gitty12

11-09-2023, 01:41 PM #19

I've been using Xubuntu since version 8.10, and from my perspective, it performs much better than Ubuntu, particularly on an older machine like yours.

BrainBomber
Member

11-10-2023, 03:43 PM

#20

You're not alone in finding Lubuntu and Ubuntu a bit confusing at first. While they share some similarities as Linux distributions, they differ in focus—Ubuntu is more general-purpose, while Lubuntu leans toward lightweight desktop experiences. Their core features and user bases aren't identical, which can make the comparison tricky.

BrainBomber

11-10-2023, 03:43 PM #20

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