Grav3Mind Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Well what do you guys suggest? so far im about to try Xubuntu but i dunno how thatll go Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Well what do you guys suggest? so far im about to try Xubuntu but i dunno how thatll go How about some specs? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-811015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grav3Mind Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Ah yes some specs, sorry bout that. PIII-500Mhz 10 GB HD CD-ROM 128 MB Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-811041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Ah yes some specs, sorry bout that. PIII-500Mhz 10 GB HD CD-ROM 128 MB Right, it isn't a Ferrari You could try this one, I find it very nice: http://www.puppylinux.org/wiki/archives/ol...ivative/teenpup BTW, for server stuff Debian without a GUI or with a very light one like Fluxbox could be ideal. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-811076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embio Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Fluxbuntu is very good Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-811461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 BTW, any chance at all you could increase the RAM? RAM is what matters most for a *nix OS. Another example of what you could do. You could download this: http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/lenny_di...6-xfce-CD-1.iso It is the latest Debian Testing with Xfce as the desktop. It might work fine for you. If not: # apt-get update # apt-get install fluxbox Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-811833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshitcat Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 xubuntu ( http://xubuntu.org/get ) or fluxbuntu ( http://wiki.fluxbuntu.org/index.php?title=Get ) would be my choices. Both distros have been made for older machines. Xubuntu(XFCE) is much, much more user-friendly whereas fluxbuntu(fluxbox) is a bit faster. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-812101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmoarena Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 If you really want a stripped down ubuntu, you can try with the mini.iso CD or the server CD. Or use the Ubuntu DVD, install server installation then install xfce or fluxbox from the DVD. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-812456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxsashixx Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 arch linux Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-815149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Damn Small, Slackware, or Arch. Nothing with *buntu in it as it will not really optimal for the laptop. Tried Xubuntu myself, not as fast as the three I'm recommending to you. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-815206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
my1stmacisaHACK Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 yeah DSL FTW Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-815433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 yeah DSL FTW Boot with toram to see your machine really takeoff! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-816327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Well what do you guys suggest? so far im about to try Xubuntu but i dunno how thatll go I'd suggest Arch with a lightweight tiling wm and all console based apps. I setup a similar laptop with Ion wm, Sup for email, Elinks browser, centericq im client, and various other console programs for music, video, etc... The setup and configuration is quite daunting if you don't have a strong Linux background, but once you get everything setup, scripted, and you learn all you shortcut keys the system will be lightning fast and very easy and effient to use. Plus, it's a whole lot of fun and you'll learn a lot about Linux. Makes quite the conversation piece at the local coffeeshop, too. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-819095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grav3Mind Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Wow thanks for all the replies . ill def check all of it out haha Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-819926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
InorganicMatter Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Server stuff, eh? If you want n00b-friendly, get ClarkConnect. It's got everything preinstalled and has a great web browser interface. Made for embedded applications, so it flies on P2/P3 systems. If you want security and stability, you can't beat FreeBSD/OpenBSD. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/114532-need-a-good-nix-distro-for-an-old-p3-laptop/#findComment-824303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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