Top choice for lightweight distribution is often Arch Linux.

xsuperlexyx
Junior Member

02-19-2021, 08:44 PM

I initially considered Lubuntu as the budget-friendly option, but then examined Raspbian's task manager. Surprised by the 100MB RAM consumption during idle time! It’s possible to run many Chromium tabs without hitting the 1GB limit. Comparing support and optimization for x86 systems, Raspbian seems more robust overall.

xsuperlexyx

02-19-2021, 08:44 PM #1

derk4321
Senior Member

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02-20-2021, 12:00 AM

Raspbian is only compatible with Raspberry Pi devices that have an ARM processor. That means no success there. Lubuntu would be a better option.

derk4321

02-20-2021, 12:00 AM #2

Raspbian is only compatible with Raspberry Pi devices that have an ARM processor. That means no success there. Lubuntu would be a better option.

Jerryx01
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02-20-2021, 02:38 PM

Coyote Linux works on a floppy disk.

Jerryx01

02-20-2021, 02:38 PM #3

Coyote Linux works on a floppy disk.

DrPingouin
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02-21-2021, 05:54 AM

If you prefer not to build your own minimal Debian or Arch installation, there are web-based options available. Avoid loading all scripts, CSS, and HTML5 unless necessary.

DrPingouin

02-21-2021, 05:54 AM #4

If you prefer not to build your own minimal Debian or Arch installation, there are web-based options available. Avoid loading all scripts, CSS, and HTML5 unless necessary.

TommyHU3_
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03-08-2021, 04:13 AM

If you're confident and ready for the task, Arch might be a good choice. Just keep in mind that Linux terminology doesn't always match real RAM consumption (see the explanation on linuxatemyram.com).

TommyHU3_

03-08-2021, 04:13 AM #5

If you're confident and ready for the task, Arch might be a good choice. Just keep in mind that Linux terminology doesn't always match real RAM consumption (see the explanation on linuxatemyram.com).

xEIgoldo
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03-08-2021, 12:41 PM

Arch Linux presents a significant challenge to install, yet offers a highly intuitive distribution with minimal resources. LXLE stands out as an easy-to-use, lightweight alternative.

xEIgoldo

03-08-2021, 12:41 PM #6

Arch Linux presents a significant challenge to install, yet offers a highly intuitive distribution with minimal resources. LXLE stands out as an easy-to-use, lightweight alternative.

williamxll
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03-13-2021, 09:22 PM

You can set it up on an X86 processor. It seems it was initially built for ARM, but it still works.

williamxll

03-13-2021, 09:22 PM #7

You can set it up on an X86 processor. It seems it was initially built for ARM, but it still works.

WalruS3eZ
Junior Member

03-13-2021, 10:19 PM

It's actually not a port of Raspian, but a simplified Debian version with a pixel desktop. Designed for 32-bit systems built from the ground up on x86 architecture.

WalruS3eZ

03-13-2021, 10:19 PM #8

It's actually not a port of Raspian, but a simplified Debian version with a pixel desktop. Designed for 32-bit systems built from the ground up on x86 architecture.

VersionUpdate
Junior Member

03-18-2021, 06:02 AM

Suggest Void Linux if you're okay with a bit of a learning curve (for beginners). It's simpler to set up than Arch because it includes an install script. Void also uses runit instead of SystemD, which makes the distribution more lightweight and faster. The ISO size is just 324 MB, much smaller than Arch's 571 MB.

VersionUpdate

03-18-2021, 06:02 AM #9