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I have a few more questions. MY computer has 256mb RAM and 14 gigs memory. What Linux distro should I use? It's going to be a download, not a live ...
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Distro for my computer
I have a few more questions. MY computer has 256mb RAM and 14 gigs memory. What Linux distro should I use? It's going to be a download, not a live CD/DVD version.
- 03-25-2008 #2Linux Guru
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See the post "What about older computers?" here:
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...e-posting.html
And our forum poll here:
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/cof...re-2008-a.html
Hope that helps.Registered Linux user #270181
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- 03-25-2008 #3Linux Enthusiast
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You should be OK with Xubuntu with these specs.
Distribution: Archlinux
Processor: 3 x Amd 64 bit
Ram: 4 GB
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT
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ok, thanks. I was leaning on openSUSe, but Xubuntu seems like it will run a lot smoother on my computer.
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OpenSuse wouldn't be a good idea! That's the Linux distro that requires the most system ressources out there!
Distribution: Archlinux
Processor: 3 x Amd 64 bit
Ram: 4 GB
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT
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You should also be able to run the normal ubuntu with those specs. I have done it with no problems. PCLinuxOS and SimplyMepis would also be good choices for a beginner linux user. If you already have windows installed, consider unetbootin for doing a net-installation:
Lubi, LVPM, UNetbootin, and Bubakup - UNetbootin
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