Linux on old computer

OlyPerson · 06-06-2007, 06:03 AM

Is there any distro of Linux that would run on a computer with 32MB RAM and 10gigs hard drive? I want to experiment with Linux before trying it on my current computer.
Thanks to those who answer in advance.

patrickv · 06-06-2007, 06:08 AM

i highly doubt ubuntu will run try BLAGLINUX or KNOPPIX or even puppylinux
www.blagblagblag.org/
www.knoppix.net
www.puppylinux.org/

patrickv · 06-06-2007, 06:17 AM

and i forgot DSL (damn small linux)
www.damnsmalllinux.org/

brian · 06-06-2007, 07:37 AM

you want it!!!! no questions. i think i read a saying. windows + linux = compleate computer. I would if i were you just dule boot it. Eather that or windows virtual pc. free software lets you have a different operating sys on your comp. Altho i find linux is SLOW on my laptop. may just be me... but i would go with dule boot. if you need help w/ this just ask. Also i personlay like fedora.

BTW. congrats patrickv on 1000 posts. (999) right now

edit... Just thinking since you are a noob at linux (or i get the impression) you probily want a graphical interfase unless you want comand prompt all the time. For a noob it is easer to get the "real" feel of linux w/ graphical. Else you could just install the command prompt on the old comp. i bet it does not take too much ram.

patrickv · 06-06-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianmay27

you want it!!!! no questions. i think i read a saying. windows + linux = compleate computer. I would if i were you just dule boot it. Eather that or windows virtual pc. free software lets you have a different operating sys on your comp. Altho i find linux is SLOW on my laptop. may just be me... but i would go with dule boot. if you need help w/ this just ask. Also i personlay like fedora.

BTW. congrats patrickv on 1000 posts. (999) right now

edit... Just thinking since you are a noob at linux (or i get the impression) you probily want a graphical interfase unless you want comand prompt all the time. For a noob it is easer to get the "real" feel of linux w/ graphical. Else you could just install the command prompt on the old comp. i bet it does not take too much ram.

thanks, you've been looking at the count haven't you ?..lol
anyways hope OlyPerson gets his linux up and running !!! and don't hesitate to ask more questions.

leeroyMarv · 06-06-2007, 10:23 AM

Zenwalk's desinged to run on older comps, not sure to what extent though

OlyPerson · 06-06-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianmay27

edit... Just thinking since you are a noob at linux (or i get the impression) you probily want a graphical interfase unless you want comand prompt all the time. For a noob it is easer to get the "real" feel of linux w/ graphical. Else you could just install the command prompt on the old comp. i bet it does not take too much ram.

What do you mean by that? Is the command prompt what you use to customize Linux? I would like to be able to do that, just to get the feel of an open source OS. Right now, it's running Windows '98, is it fairly simple to partition that to run a dual boot? One last thing, I'm running the computer in my room, so no access to the internet (I'd have to get my parents to let me do that... and I've already pushed them far enough with letting me take apart an old computer of theirs and put it back together and convincing my dad my current computer needed more RAM). So these distros would be fine without internet? Just burn it into a CD with something like the ISO burner, yeah?

Irishwhistle · 06-06-2007, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickv

and i forgot DSL (damn small linux)
www.damnsmalllinux.org/

DSL is a good one for old computers. Another idea is Zenwalk, it looks nice too.

~Jordan

macnoob · 06-06-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickv

and i forgot DSL (damn small linux)
www.damnsmalllinux.org/

how small is DSL? i know thinks like sabayon and openSUSE etc would kill a 10 gig hard drive but still its not likw they are as big as windows vista or xp or OS X. is it like 1 gig somehow? i know that the NSA runs a really small linux, lemme check how big that is. http://www.nsa.gov/selinux/code/download-stable.cfm it should be fairly small good luck with your small linux btw

patrickv · 06-06-2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OlyPerson

What do you mean by that? Is the command prompt what you use to customize Linux? I would like to be able to do that, just to get the feel of an open source OS. Right now, it's running Windows '98, is it fairly simple to partition that to run a dual boot? One last thing, I'm running the computer in my room, so no access to the internet (I'd have to get my parents to let me do that... and I've already pushed them far enough with letting me take apart an old computer of theirs and put it back together and convincing my dad my current computer needed more RAM). So these distros would be fine without internet? Just burn it into a CD with something like the ISO burner, yeah?

yes burn them to disk and install but note that some distro's requires internet connection.I honestly don't know bout DSL or Puppy but Blag comes with a lot of stuff

06-06-2007, 06:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
OlyPerson Bronze Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: A Hobbit hole Age: 18 Posts: 32	Linux on old computer Is there any distro of Linux that would run on a computer with 32MB RAM and 10gigs hard drive? I want to experiment with Linux before trying it on my current computer. Thanks to those who answer in advance.

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patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,562	i highly doubt ubuntu will run try BLAGLINUX or KNOPPIX or even puppylinux www.blagblagblag.org/ www.knoppix.net www.puppylinux.org/ __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2

06-06-2007, 06:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,562	and i forgot DSL (damn small linux) www.damnsmalllinux.org/ __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2

06-06-2007, 07:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
brian Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Age: 16 Posts: 3,861	you want it!!!! no questions. i think i read a saying. windows + linux = compleate computer. I would if i were you just dule boot it. Eather that or windows virtual pc. free software lets you have a different operating sys on your comp. Altho i find linux is SLOW on my laptop. may just be me... but i would go with dule boot. if you need help w/ this just ask. Also i personlay like fedora. BTW. congrats patrickv on 1000 posts. (999) right now edit... Just thinking since you are a noob at linux (or i get the impression) you probily want a graphical interfase unless you want comand prompt all the time. For a noob it is easer to get the "real" feel of linux w/ graphical. Else you could just install the command prompt on the old comp. i bet it does not take too much ram. Last edited by brian; 06-06-2007 at 07:40 AM.

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