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  1. 05-20-2009 #1
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    Ok i need help with a small question
    Which linux will work best on my pc
    I have a 1999 desktop Pentium 3 733mhz, 128mb ram, 80gb hd, ATI 3D Rage (4mb)
    Answers would greatly be appreciated.

    Examples:
    Tried Dream Linux and it was pretty slow and froze up a bit
    Tried Ubuntu 8 and it wouldnt even load desktop after 30 mins
    Tried Puppy Linux and my mouse would mess up at times
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    Welcome to the forums!

    You can take a look at this poll for some other options that might work for you:

    http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/cof...re-2009-a.html

    I think you are on the right track by actually trying out various distros so that you can determine for yourself which one(s) will work best with your hardware.
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    Hey thanks (:
    Im thinking about trying ZenWalk
    I love DSL (Damn Small Linux) but it seems it isnt supported much anymore
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    Vector might be another good choice
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    Actually, DSL is still active. And if you like it that much... why not just stick with it?
    You can install it and use that as a base to build up a full Debian system.
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    You can try out AntiX 8 also. It will run on your specs.
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    Woah never even heard of that but im up for new stuff
    i think i will burn it to cd and try it out
    although ive never tried anything based on MEPIS before
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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy09 View Post
    Ok i need help with a small question
    Which linux will work best on my pc
    I have a 1999 desktop Pentium 3 733mhz, 128mb ram, 80gb hd, ATI 3D Rage (4mb)
    Answers would greatly be appreciated.

    Examples:
    Tried Dream Linux and it was pretty slow and froze up a bit
    Tried Ubuntu 8 and it wouldnt even load desktop after 30 mins
    Tried Puppy Linux and my mouse would mess up at times
    128MB is relatively little RAM
    But PuppyLinux should work well
    computerophil.at
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