I have an old Asus T100 convertible tablet that I'm trying to bring back to life. Here are its specs: it's powered by an Intel Atom Z3775 processor with 2GB of RAM, and it has a micro-SD port (with a questionable micro-USB for power). Unfortunately, there's no functioning keyboard right now—there's an attachable one, but it has issues with a stuck shift key. It does have Bluetooth and WiFi though.
I'm looking for an operating system that I can navigate entirely through the touchscreen, while also getting Bluetooth and WiFi to work. I want to run Xterm, use Git, and test some code I have. Ideally, I'd like to have a decent IDE and web browser as well. Before fully replacing Windows 8.1, I want to be able to try out the distro using a live micro-SD card, but I'm a bit worried about performance with the limited RAM. What Linux distribution would you recommend?
2 Answers
I'd go with a distro like Android-x86 or even a modified version of Linux Mint. They have touch-friendly interfaces and will likely run smoother on that old Atom processor. Make sure to check the community forums for specific versions that focus on touchscreen functionality.
You might want to consider something lightweight like Xubuntu or Lubuntu. They’re both friendly for low-spec machines and work well with touchscreens. Plus, they have good support for WiFi and Bluetooth. If you’re looking for more of a touch-focused experience, you could also check out Ubuntu Touch for a more tablet-oriented interface! Just make sure you try them out via live SD first to see how they perform on your device.
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