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6 Responses to “What is the best Linux operating system out there today for low speed computers?”

1. Jeanelle the Retard, on February 26th, 2010 at 9:10 am Said:

   Xubuntu or Puppy Linux would be quite good.
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2. Ben, on February 26th, 2010 at 9:39 am Said:

   I currently run Xubuntu on my old desktop with the same specs as you. It’s based off Ubuntu (the most popular Linux distribution), is very fast, and is easy to use.

   You can also try Puppy Linux or DamnSmallLinux.
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3. Gregory Allen Mansheim, on February 26th, 2010 at 10:27 am Said:

   That depends; are you willing to sacrifice all of the bells and whistles of a pretty interface for speed?
   There are many "bare bones" versions if you’re up to the challenge.

   Try this link, and see what you are most comfortable using.

   http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Minimal_Linux_distros

   Have fun!!!
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4. Love 42, on February 26th, 2010 at 10:36 am Said:

   I have Xubuntu on my old desktop works good
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5. Compiz 0.8.3/Linux Mint 7, on February 26th, 2010 at 10:45 am Said:

   I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 7 XFCE which is built upon Ubuntu 9.04 and is ideally suited to older Hardware Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled

   Linux Mint 7 XFCE Download
   http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=43

   Linux Mint 7 XFCE Features/Release notes
   http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_gloria_xfce.php

   You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 7 XFCE then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

   Linux Mint 7 XFCE can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive

   LUg.
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6. piratesmack, on February 26th, 2010 at 11:26 am Said:

   XFCE is kinda bloated for the amount of features it gives.

   I recommend Puppy Linux (uses JWM)
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   puppylinux.org

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