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03-15-2016, 06:32 AM
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I possess two-core processors running at 3.06 GHz with 16GB of memory.
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03-15-2016, 06:32 AM #11

I possess two-core processors running at 3.06 GHz with 16GB of memory.

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03-16-2016, 01:10 AM
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Interesting. You should be fine then, but be prepared to each have a system from 2009 while VMing. (2009 apple products ran single duos at 2.53Ghz on 8GB, they still keep up today as long as you have an SSD for the OSD)
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03-16-2016, 01:10 AM #12

Interesting. You should be fine then, but be prepared to each have a system from 2009 while VMing. (2009 apple products ran single duos at 2.53Ghz on 8GB, they still keep up today as long as you have an SSD for the OSD)

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03-17-2016, 11:29 PM
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I believe running PIXEL on my VM is a good idea!
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03-17-2016, 11:29 PM #13

I believe running PIXEL on my VM is a good idea!

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03-18-2016, 06:37 AM
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Try Ubuntu for a standard experience. These distros require minimal CPU and RAM, leaving plenty of system resources available. They don’t restrict usage based on hardware specs—it’s your setup in the VM that matters. Windows 7 should also function well.
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BlooHD
03-18-2016, 06:37 AM #14

Try Ubuntu for a standard experience. These distros require minimal CPU and RAM, leaving plenty of system resources available. They don’t restrict usage based on hardware specs—it’s your setup in the VM that matters. Windows 7 should also function well.

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03-18-2016, 09:53 PM
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hey that is the latest in British Navy technology you are mocking here
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03-18-2016, 09:53 PM #15

hey that is the latest in British Navy technology you are mocking here

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03-26-2016, 08:22 AM
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If RAM were limited, I’d suggest Lubuntu. But with plenty of memory and a dual-core processor, you can handle most tasks smoothly. On multi-core systems, performance differences between desktops are usually negligible. Some believe a lighter desktop can boost laptop speed, but I’ve found most complaints relate to Firefox’s performance across all platforms. Phoronix.com offers such comparisons if you’re curious, or you can trust my experience that Ubuntu often edges out Suse in certain tests.
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Rosario17_
03-26-2016, 08:22 AM #16

If RAM were limited, I’d suggest Lubuntu. But with plenty of memory and a dual-core processor, you can handle most tasks smoothly. On multi-core systems, performance differences between desktops are usually negligible. Some believe a lighter desktop can boost laptop speed, but I’ve found most complaints relate to Firefox’s performance across all platforms. Phoronix.com offers such comparisons if you’re curious, or you can trust my experience that Ubuntu often edges out Suse in certain tests.

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04-02-2016, 06:20 PM
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The distribution itself doesn't determine the essential requirements. What matters most is the desktop environment you select. For a lightweight option with a GUI, try XFCE, LXDE or LXQt. If you prefer a terminal-only setup, use the server version of any major distribution. Certain distros such as Arch and Gentoo typically don't include a default desktop environment.
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lucusdu30
04-02-2016, 06:20 PM #17

The distribution itself doesn't determine the essential requirements. What matters most is the desktop environment you select. For a lightweight option with a GUI, try XFCE, LXDE or LXQt. If you prefer a terminal-only setup, use the server version of any major distribution. Certain distros such as Arch and Gentoo typically don't include a default desktop environment.

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