Required for minimal energy consumption
Required for minimal energy consumption
You can run the simplest Linux distribution suitable for your old laptop. A lightweight option like LiteLinux or a minimal version of Ubuntu will work well for basic tasks such as word processing and browsing the web.
Debian with LXDE is installed. There are lightweight distros available, but Debian offers better security and support.
Low power usage varies based on your needs. Android can also operate on x86 systems. PhoenixOS is an x86 version of Android.
You'll receive the Ubuntu repository, and it operates efficiently even with just 128MB of RAM.
Damn Small Linux is very lightweight. Skip Android x86, your system won’t be great.
Lububtu operates similarly to DSL. I own the same laptop you mentioned. It makes sense to just discard it rather than keep running things. The Windows 7 starter version booted up in about five minutes after I got it. Back in 2011, Microsoft Word was slow... I guess I even managed a bit more memory—512 extra MB.
You might consider a ChromiumOS setup; for basic tasks like browsing and document editing it works well, and you can pair it with Google Docs. If you prefer something simpler, Lubuntu is a good choice, or for those who like deeper customization, Arch Linux is recommended.