Find a suitable Linux distribution for your older PC.

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Logarion
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06-20-2023, 05:06 PM

You have a vintage system with limited specs. For installation on an 8GB USB drive, consider lightweight distributions like Lubuntu or Xubuntu, or use a minimal Linux distribution such as Linux Lite. These are optimized for older hardware and smaller storage.

Logarion

06-20-2023, 05:06 PM #1

STEVEJasonson
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06-20-2023, 07:25 PM

Additionally, it fails on any Live CD after 5 to 15 minutes. The battery and hard drive are being recognized, verified in the BIOS.

STEVEJasonson

06-20-2023, 07:25 PM #2

Additionally, it fails on any Live CD after 5 to 15 minutes. The battery and hard drive are being recognized, verified in the BIOS.

DazTheGamerz
Junior Member

06-21-2023, 02:37 AM

According to what I understand, Arch Linux is the most lightweight Linux distribution, except for those designed mainly for minimal size.

DazTheGamerz

06-21-2023, 02:37 AM #3

According to what I understand, Arch Linux is the most lightweight Linux distribution, except for those designed mainly for minimal size.

JokerFame
Senior Member

670

06-21-2023, 08:45 AM

According to what I understand, installing Arch is quite challenging.

JokerFame

06-21-2023, 08:45 AM #4

According to what I understand, installing Arch is quite challenging.

Mackonaut
Member

145

06-21-2023, 02:59 PM

I understood the issue. I attempted to set it up on an older laptop with mixed hardware, but the networking component didn’t work, stopping the installation. I haven’t tried again since.

Mackonaut

06-21-2023, 02:59 PM #5

I understood the issue. I attempted to set it up on an older laptop with mixed hardware, but the networking component didn’t work, stopping the installation. I haven’t tried again since.

lolitsadi
Junior Member

06-21-2023, 04:44 PM

Sure, just a console output. I'll keep it simple for your needs.

lolitsadi

06-21-2023, 04:44 PM #6

Sure, just a console output. I'll keep it simple for your needs.

TheFin987
Junior Member

06-22-2023, 01:29 AM

Don't worry, installing Debian can be straightforward with the right steps. Check out beginner guides or official documentation for detailed instructions.

TheFin987

06-22-2023, 01:29 AM #7

Don't worry, installing Debian can be straightforward with the right steps. Check out beginner guides or official documentation for detailed instructions.

Skarky7
Junior Member

06-22-2023, 07:10 AM

Noticed Debian requires more than 8GB of storage.

Skarky7

06-22-2023, 07:10 AM #8

Noticed Debian requires more than 8GB of storage.

Killa_Dx
Senior Member

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06-24-2023, 06:48 AM

Puppy Linux is a decent lightweight distribution, though I’m unsure if it’s still actively developed. You’re also asking about Debian—only needs about 2 GB without the desktop, and with netinstall it uses roughly 250 MB on the flash drive. If you prefer a minimal setup, consider Arch Linux instead.

Killa_Dx

06-24-2023, 06:48 AM #9

___dalton___12
Member

06-26-2023, 12:15 AM

#10

Consider trying Lubuntu—it's based on Ubuntu but runs with LXDE as its desktop instead of Unity. LXDE is quite light, though remember it uses different, more minimal software than other options.

_dalton_12

06-26-2023, 12:15 AM #10

Consider trying Lubuntu—it's based on Ubuntu but runs with LXDE as its desktop instead of Unity. LXDE is quite light, though remember it uses different, more minimal software than other options.

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