massahwahl
VIP Member
So in another thread I talked about the Dell Optiplex GX150 that I recently acquired. I have tried like a fool to get something installed on this that doesn't run slow as hell but to no luck.
2000 is on it right now and it works, but my god is it slow. I really just wanted to be able to watch movies and tv shows on it but it can't play any flash videos succesfully without lagging.
So I tried putting the new Ubuntu on it but it won't get past the initial desktop background screen and appeared to otherwise lock up.
Next I tried Fedora 10 and arrived at about the same spot and results. Acted like it might load then locked up.
Finally I went with Damn Small Linux and it did boot up but I can't see much practical use for it.
So anyone have any ideas for an OS to try? Or what else could I possibly do with the 2000 it has?
Here's the specs:
Dell Optiplex GX150
1.00Ghz Celeron
256 Mb Ram
80 GIG HDD
2000 is on it right now and it works, but my god is it slow. I really just wanted to be able to watch movies and tv shows on it but it can't play any flash videos succesfully without lagging.
So I tried putting the new Ubuntu on it but it won't get past the initial desktop background screen and appeared to otherwise lock up.
Next I tried Fedora 10 and arrived at about the same spot and results. Acted like it might load then locked up.
Finally I went with Damn Small Linux and it did boot up but I can't see much practical use for it.
So anyone have any ideas for an OS to try? Or what else could I possibly do with the 2000 it has?
Here's the specs:
Dell Optiplex GX150
1.00Ghz Celeron
256 Mb Ram
80 GIG HDD