Linux For Old Computers, Old computers rescue operation!
Many have old discarded computers at home. Instead, that they would be levied at a recycling center or for landfill, those computers are still Great to use for many years.The computer can after the recovery to reuse or donate forward.
I myself have revived some old computers to Linux Mint operating systems, feedback from the users has been very positive.At the same time doing a great service to another person, can You learn some new things and see things in a new light.
There are lots of Lightweight Linux For Old Computers for example, Linux Mint 9 whit Long Term Support.
Linux Mint 9 XFCE
Linux Mint 9 XFCE is a great alternative to a bit Older Computers where the RAM is between 256 – 512 MB.
Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user friendly.
Linux For Old Computers System requirements:
x86 processor (for both 32 & 64-bit versions)
x86_64 compatible processor (for the 64-bit version)
256 MB of system memory (RAM)
4 GB of disk space for installation
Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
CD-ROM drive or USB port
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Linux Mint 9 Fluxbox
Linux Mint 9 Fluxbox version has rescued many Old Computers, which are remained unused for new programs, for the heavier demands.
Linux Mint 9 Fluxbox is constructed so as the main focus of a Lightweight Linux Distro, still completely functional, and focused on desktop window manager. Fluxbox is Out Of The Box-ready operating system, ready for general devices and computing tasks.
Fluxbox is a windowmanager for X that was based on the Blackbox 0.61.1 code. It is very light on resources and easy to handle but yet full of features to make an easy, and extremely fast, desktop experience.
Linux For Old Computers System requirements:
x86 processor
256 MB of system memory (RAM)
4 GB of disk space for installation
Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
CD-ROM drive or USB port
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Linux Mint 9 LXDE
Linux Mint 9 LXDE is a full-scale version of Linux Mint, which is suitable for Lightweight Linux, especially for older hardware, and users who appreciate the speed.
LXDE The “Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment” is an extremely fast-performing and energy-saving desktop environment. Maintained by an international community of developers, it comes with a beautiful interface, multi-language support, standard keyboard short cuts and additional features like tabbed file browsing. LXDE uses less CPU and less RAM than other environments.
Linux For Old Computers System requirements:
x86 processor
192 MB of system memory (RAM)
3 GB of disk space for installation
Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
CD-ROM drive or USB port
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What about linux for *really* old computers? I’d like to install a linux on an Pentium 133 Laptop with 32Megs RAM… Far to less for Mint.
32MB is *really* slim. You might want to upgrade your RAM a bit, but it’s not un-workable.
For an easy-to-use lighweight Linux (with 128MB RAM) , try Puppy Linux. It’s about 100MB and the OS loads and runs in RAM, though it can be installed on the HDD if desired (or required).
DSL (Damn Small Linux) can run on anything 486 or better and will run with 16 MB RAM (24 MB recommended for X-Window) but requires a bit more tech savvy than Puppy.
Puppy is very user-friendly and runs fine on my Pentium 133 MHZ box (though it has 256K RAM).
If you are stuck with 32 MB, DSL is probably your only ticket. The forums are very helpful though, as it has a big following in the “old hardware” scene.
GOOD LUCK!