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I am new user of linux and I have used a debian flavor on a old desktop. Is there a version of this that is suggested on a weak laptop
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- 12-06-2008 #1Just Joined!
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should I use debian on a laptop
I am new user of linux and I have used a debian flavor on a old desktop. Is there a version of this that is suggested on a weak laptop
Is any other dist that is recommended to use instead.
compaq presarion 12xl500
celeron 766
320 ram
30 gb hardrive
right now I am using a dell true mobile wireless card .
- 12-06-2008 #2forum.guy
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Welcome to the forums!
Check this poll for favorite distro for older/weaker computer hardware:
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/cof...re-2008-a.html
Personally, I see nothing wrong with using Debian on a laptop, depending on what all you install.
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- 12-10-2008 #3Just Joined!
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I use Debian a lot. Infact, if you have a 686 kernel (installed by default on new Debian 4.0 installs), you can really get some good performance out of a old laptop.
If you want expert control over the install, boot a Debian Install CD/DVD with 'expert' at the boot: prompt.
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