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Hi I'm looking for a linux distro recommendation for an old junker laptop (Compaq Presario 1235)... Computer Specs: * 266 MHz AMD-K6 MMX TM Enhanced Processor * 512 KB L2 ...
  1. 03-02-2008 #1
    ekallevig
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    distro recommendation? 266mhz amd-k6 & 32mb RAM

    Hi I'm looking for a linux distro recommendation for an old junker laptop (Compaq Presario 1235)...

    Computer Specs:
    * 266 MHz AMD-K6 MMX TM Enhanced Processor
    * 512 KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
    * 32 MB SyncDRAM
    * Integrated 2 MB video memory
    (full specs: Compaq Presario 1235 Notebook PC - Product Specifications - c00256183 - HP Business Support Center)

    My requirements:
    * web browsing, email, word-processing, spreadsheets
    * gui installer and window manager (minimal manual configuration)
    * fastest possible distro with these requirements

    Thanks any suggestions you may have!
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  2. 03-02-2008 #2
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    Hi, ekallevig... check this poll for favorite distro for older/weaker computer hardware. It should at least give you some idea where to start.

    Let us now what you go with.
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    I'm trying out Damn Small Linux right now, and it boots up ok, but there's something wrong with the graphics -- I can barely make out the text on the screen. Maybe the driver is not working? Any tips to troubleshoot or fix this problem?
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    Sounds like a graphics issue so I'd look at any kernel boot options related to vertical and horizontal refresh rates, and the display resolution. Those options should be available to you through the F-keys right before the CD begins to boot into the live system.
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    It turns out I needed to use frame buffering mode on startup: fb800x600

    It's pretty snappy given the limited specs, but you can't run much on 32mb of RAM
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    Hey, glad you got it going! Don't hesitate to start new threads should you have other questions.
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