I've got an ancient PC with some pretty basic specs: an Intel dual-core processor, just 1GB of RAM, and it's a 32-bit system. Even though I have a nice gaming laptop that I use now, I want to do something meaningful with my old machine. I'm thinking about switching to Linux. Can anyone suggest a lightweight Linux distro that'll run smoothly on such low-end hardware? What about options like Ubuntu or Kali?
4 Answers
I had a great time running Debian on a system that was around 10 years old, which is slightly better than yours, but it was surprisingly capable! Just be sure to keep your expectations in check.
I ran Lubuntu on an old netbook with similar specs and found it to be slow but usable. It could be a decent option if you're okay with that!
Debian is a solid choice for what you have, especially if you can add a bit more RAM. Just a heads up, Ubuntu doesn't support 32-bit anymore, and Kali's not quite what you need if you're not already familiar with Linux.
If you want something to run on that old hardware, give AntiX a shot. It's designed for low-end machines, but honestly, browsing the internet might not be the best experience on such a dated setup.
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