Looking for a Linux operating system that works on an old laptop? There are several desktop-based options available.

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TrainerGriffin
Member

233

07-23-2016, 03:06 PM

#11

It seems like you're questioning someone's understanding.

TrainerGriffin

07-23-2016, 03:06 PM #11

It seems like you're questioning someone's understanding.

DiggleGorky
Junior Member

07-24-2016, 06:16 AM

#12

I'm ready to help—just let me know what you'd like to discuss!

DiggleGorky

07-24-2016, 06:16 AM #12

I'm ready to help—just let me know what you'd like to discuss!

Freakiiianyx3
Senior Member

694

07-26-2016, 06:00 AM

#13

Also, this ^ is quite amusing. Kubuntu, the heaviest desktop among the top two distros (after openSUSE), is surprisingly lightweight?

Freakiiianyx3

07-26-2016, 06:00 AM #13

Also, this ^ is quite amusing. Kubuntu, the heaviest desktop among the top two distros (after openSUSE), is surprisingly lightweight?

LukeZz
Junior Member

07-30-2016, 09:14 AM

#14

Gnome is actually more robust and slower than KDE right now. Still, I wouldn't suggest Kubuntu for an older machine. KDE works well with newer PCs.

LukeZz

07-30-2016, 09:14 AM #14

Gnome is actually more robust and slower than KDE right now. Still, I wouldn't suggest Kubuntu for an older machine. KDE works well with newer PCs.

BionicTaco420
Member

163

07-30-2016, 12:52 PM

#15

Kubuntu performs exceptionally well across all platforms I've tested. It has consistently run smoothly since 2001 without any problems. A friend also successfully used it on a netbook.

BionicTaco420

07-30-2016, 12:52 PM #15

Kubuntu performs exceptionally well across all platforms I've tested. It has consistently run smoothly since 2001 without any problems. A friend also successfully used it on a netbook.

xAdriLCT
Senior Member

702

08-04-2016, 01:03 AM

#16

It turned out quite simple. I even managed to set up a display manager on Alpine, and it's still significantly lighter. However, the installation steps aren't ideal for beginners in Linux or Unix systems.

xAdriLCT

08-04-2016, 01:03 AM #16

isaac_videos
Member

128

08-07-2016, 11:12 AM

#17

I just set up Mate on my 4-5 year old laptop. It wasn’t a pig when it first came out, but wow, the speed jump from Windows 10 to Mate is amazing. (i7-2760qm, 12 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, built-in GPU). I’m excited to use it as a secondary device.

isaac_videos

08-07-2016, 11:12 AM #17

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