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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