Linux: Which one?

samos_uk · 12-10-2004, 07:12 PM

I have an old Toshiba T2150CDS laptop and I'm trying to find a distribution of Linux which will run smoothly on the system. I'm not bothered about it being amazing or anything, just so long as it has some form of GUI.

The spec is as follows (remember I said it was old!):

Intel 486 75Mhz
12MB RAM
2GB HDD
2x CD-ROM

Thanks.

**[tab]** · 12-11-2004, 02:54 AM

Distro shouldn't matter much, but you'll need a very light window manager... try Fluxbox.

ecomp401 · 12-11-2004, 04:18 AM

Try Knoppix, i think it should run, but im not sure...

Maurik · 12-11-2004, 08:22 PM

peanut linux or beOs - non linux

Verrona · 12-12-2004, 06:55 PM

Fedora would be a good distro 2 use. or Get a copy that will run off a cd and c how u like them,.

kharmini91 · 12-12-2004, 11:36 PM

BeatrIX Linux - www.watsky.net

Verrona · 12-14-2004, 07:25 PM

I would suggest Fedora for advanced users or Red Hat for people that are starting new.

12-10-2004, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
samos_uk New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hertfordshire, England. Age: 19 Posts: 2	Linux: Which one? I have an old Toshiba T2150CDS laptop and I'm trying to find a distribution of Linux which will run smoothly on the system. I'm not bothered about it being amazing or anything, just so long as it has some form of GUI. The spec is as follows (remember I said it was old!): Intel 486 75Mhz 12MB RAM 2GB HDD 2x CD-ROM Thanks.

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12-12-2004, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Verrona Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Age: 21 Posts: 358	Fedora would be a good distro 2 use. or Get a copy that will run off a cd and c how u like them,. __________________ Regards, Verrona -- How to ask a question.

12-12-2004, 11:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
kharmini91 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 117	BeatrIX Linux - www.watsky.net __________________ lol I would list my specs here if they were anything to be proud of... :o

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Verrona Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Age: 21 Posts: 358	I would suggest Fedora for advanced users or Red Hat for people that are starting new. __________________ Regards, Verrona -- How to ask a question.

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