Need a Lightweight OS
Need a Lightweight OS
You're planning to reboot your older system with specific components and a focus on lightweight performance. The setup involves a Pentium 4, modest RAM, a small GPU, and an HDD, while aiming for a minimal OS to fit the available resources. You're also preparing for future upgrades by planning to replace the hard drive later.
Puppy Linux might work, but I only checked 128MB RAM. It felt a bit tight, but I didn’t try it myself.
galliumOS performs well, but ensure compatibility as it’s designed for ChromeOS devices and built on Xubuntu. You should see good results even with lower hardware specifications.