Choose a lightweight Linux distribution suited for older laptops.
Choose a lightweight Linux distribution suited for older laptops.
Hi everyone. For your old Asus Transformer T100TAF with limited specs, you’ll want a lightweight Linux distro that runs smoothly on 32 GB eMMC and a basic CPU. Mint, Lubuntu, and Antix are good options for such setups. Keep in mind the 32-bit OS requirement, though some distros support it. Your system is running Windows 8.1, which should work but may feel sluggish—consider switching to a lighter Linux distro if performance matters.
Maybe Arch Linux or Puppy Linux is the way, but honestly it seems like the internet isn't working anymore. A single gigabyte of RAM isn't enough, especially with a Pentium 4 CPU—it'd be worth around $20 for a second-generation Core i laptop if you could get it. Even the lightest Linux distros won't make it much faster for browsing.
Lubuntu offers a lightweight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, while Antix is a free software antivirus program.
Lubuntu performs well according to others, though I haven’t tried it on low-end hardware. I’ve experimented with using it from a USB stick and it works fine. I’d suggest using an email client instead of browsing in a browser. From what I’ve noticed, the RAM is soldered, so options are limited there. If your browsing is light, you might be able to use browsers like QtBrowser or similar.