Operating system for laptops and desktops

1zambos
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188

11-26-2016, 12:27 AM

I have an outdated IBM ThinkPad equipped with 1.5GB RAM and a 1.5GHz Intel processor. While running Ubuntu now, it feels sluggish. Could another Linux distribution perform better on it? Maybe Mint could be a good option. I also own a desktop with 512MB RAM and a Pentium 4 at 2.4GHz. Is that setup still viable, or should I consider letting it go? Since I don’t need the desktop much, it doesn’t really affect my plans. The laptop is what matters most to me.

1zambos

11-26-2016, 12:27 AM #1

trayson65
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11-26-2016, 01:04 AM

Xubuntu performs more efficiently on budget devices.

trayson65

11-26-2016, 01:04 AM #2

Xubuntu performs more efficiently on budget devices.

hiddesteijn
Junior Member

12-03-2016, 03:44 PM

mint adds a subtle touch but its impact on speed remains unclear

hiddesteijn

12-03-2016, 03:44 PM #3

mint adds a subtle touch but its impact on speed remains unclear

DemoDaBoss_GL
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12-08-2016, 10:17 AM

Yes, there is a driver available for Mint that allows you to keep using the optical drive.

DemoDaBoss_GL

12-08-2016, 10:17 AM #4

Yes, there is a driver available for Mint that allows you to keep using the optical drive.

redstonersven
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12-08-2016, 11:39 AM

I’d definitely give Xubuntu a try if I were you.

redstonersven

12-08-2016, 11:39 AM #5

I’d definitely give Xubuntu a try if I were you.

matthewt2001
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12-10-2016, 05:21 AM

Are you asking if you need an ISO file to burn onto a DVD?

matthewt2001

12-10-2016, 05:21 AM #6

Are you asking if you need an ISO file to burn onto a DVD?

Andy31576
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12-15-2016, 04:48 PM

Consider setting up xfce or lxde on Ubuntu.

Andy31576

12-15-2016, 04:48 PM #7

Consider setting up xfce or lxde on Ubuntu.

Waffley_1254
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12-16-2016, 10:37 AM

Once installed, it functions as a driver since the optical drive needs one on Ubuntu for certain reasons—it's essential for the drive to operate.

Waffley_1254

12-16-2016, 10:37 AM #8

Once installed, it functions as a driver since the optical drive needs one on Ubuntu for certain reasons—it's essential for the drive to operate.

LuxieWolf_Game
Junior Member

12-16-2016, 12:18 PM

I wasn't aware that with Ubuntu I typically don't use the optical drive. In my setup it's not connected yet, but I'm curious—could you create a bootable USB?

LuxieWolf_Game

12-16-2016, 12:18 PM #9

I wasn't aware that with Ubuntu I typically don't use the optical drive. In my setup it's not connected yet, but I'm curious—could you create a bootable USB?