Look for a minimal distribution like Alpine Linux or Lubuntu to keep your installation lightweight.

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New_air_games
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07-03-2016, 04:01 PM

Looking for a minimal Linux distro with a GUI for your Plex setup. I'm targeting a system with 2GB RAM, DDR2 667MHz memory, and a C2D E7300 GPU running at 3.33GHz. Prioritizing lightweight options like Ubuntu-based distributions.

New_air_games

07-03-2016, 04:01 PM #1

ASAAD_3D
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07-05-2016, 01:13 PM

Arch Linux with a graphical interface included. As mentioned earlier, this won’t support Plex. It also doesn’t reach the required specifications for Plex HD playback.

ASAAD_3D

07-05-2016, 01:13 PM #2

Arch Linux with a graphical interface included. As mentioned earlier, this won’t support Plex. It also doesn’t reach the required specifications for Plex HD playback.

FiGamerPT
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07-06-2016, 11:18 PM

deb install <needed-packages>

FiGamerPT

07-06-2016, 11:18 PM #3

deb install <needed-packages>

TommyTheLommy
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07-07-2016, 01:09 AM

For a lightweight, Ubuntu-based, free, and GUI-friendly experience, Xubuntu or Lubuntu are ideal choices. Other options include Alpine, Arch, Puppy, and Sparky.

TommyTheLommy

07-07-2016, 01:09 AM #4

For a lightweight, Ubuntu-based, free, and GUI-friendly experience, Xubuntu or Lubuntu are ideal choices. Other options include Alpine, Arch, Puppy, and Sparky.

chloJ
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07-07-2016, 11:41 PM

The most minimal choice would be Arch Linux for a straightforward Ubuntu experience. For a simpler setup with a graphical interface, Debian is likely the best option. If you prefer a lightweight desktop environment like lxqt or xfce, or just need a basic OpenBoxes session, that should suffice for server use.

chloJ

07-07-2016, 11:41 PM #5

speedycux
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07-11-2016, 02:02 AM

Most people assume it’ll work without conversion. (For an h264 mp4, I shouldn’t need to.) I’m not sure about the bit size—should I install Plex in 64-bit or 32-bit?

speedycux

07-11-2016, 02:02 AM #6

Most people assume it’ll work without conversion. (For an h264 mp4, I shouldn’t need to.) I’m not sure about the bit size—should I install Plex in 64-bit or 32-bit?

lalacraft1
Junior Member

07-11-2016, 08:57 PM

The operating system won't assist in converting this device. A completely tailored Gentoo installation won't provide sufficient additional speed.

lalacraft1

07-11-2016, 08:57 PM #7

The operating system won't assist in converting this device. A completely tailored Gentoo installation won't provide sufficient additional speed.

PancakeReign
Member

07-12-2016, 03:05 AM

I don’t think I’ll require any conversion. As you mentioned, I’m using h264 mp4 files, which shouldn’t need it.

PancakeReign

07-12-2016, 03:05 AM #8

I don’t think I’ll require any conversion. As you mentioned, I’m using h264 mp4 files, which shouldn’t need it.

jopapa124
Junior Member

07-12-2016, 09:45 AM

TinyCore is very compact—perfect for lightweight setups. Customize it with your preferences. For a minimal Debian experience, consider Miyo (Make It Your Own) --devuan-- or antiX --non-systemd debian.

jopapa124

07-12-2016, 09:45 AM #9

philipvans
Junior Member

07-12-2016, 06:16 PM

#10

Well, if you're ready for intense challenges, Gentoo lets you compile software on the spot, giving you control over your C2D. I haven't noticed much improvement in actual performance, but it works well with a minimal GUI OS using under 100 MB. If you want something lightweight, Lubuntu is the better choice.

philipvans

07-12-2016, 06:16 PM #10