Linux compatible with Pentium III processors
Linux compatible with Pentium III processors
I found a suitable Linux distribution you can use temporarily. It’s lightweight and ideal for testing before committing to a full installation.
It really depends on a few things: how experienced you are within a Linux environment, the other type of hardware you have(Video card, memory, hard drive capacity, etc.), and what you plan on using it for. I would recommend installing Ubuntu 14.04 ; anything short of a toaster would be able to run it, but make sure to double check the minimum requirements (taken from here ): 700 MHz processor (about Intel Celeron or better) 512 MiB RAM (system memory) 5 GB of hard-drive space (or USB stick, memory card or external drive but see LiveCD for an alternative approach) VGA capable of 1024x768 screen resolution Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media Take note that this is an older version of ubuntu, so you may be forced to use outdated or obsolete software, and things may not work properly if you're intending to use this for strenuous periods of time. However, If you plan on just using a desktop to just prepare a windows installation, I would recommend booting live rather than installing a completely new operating system.
I need a RAM boost to achieve that. My Dell OptiPlex GX150 currently has only 256MBs (Curiously, the service tag says it originally came with 512MBs, but it’s now downgraded and can only run at 133MHz SDRAM). I’d consider using Windows XP as a workaround, but I’m unsure how long it’ll last before I need a copy of Windows 2000. I don’t have an unblocked product key either, and I’m not keen on that.
You understand the Dell OptiPlex GX150 is a compact tower design with internal cooling. It's unclear whether the fan draws air in or out since it's centrally located. As a Pentium III system, I'm confident it should work fine. I'll attempt Puppy Linux again, though I encountered boot issues previously. I'll give it another try.
Use a newer release of Lubuntu, such as 12.04. Make sure you have a graphics card; older versions won't work with the available options.
It seems the DSL connection stopped functioning about a year or two ago. I used to enjoy it.