Xubuntu is slow for my desktop...

[PHATSPEED7x]

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...0802&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=92892&lang=en

There are the computer specs. Current xubuntu boots, but it's really slow, doggy when I'm using it. Windows ME wasn't even this slow. Is there another version of linux that would work better with this old of a computer. Also I don't have any sound. How do I fix that...

 

[massahwahl]

Try damn small linux or Kubuntu.

 

[Jhow]

Try puppy linux, I don't really know what else to say xubuntu is supposed to run well on older computers.

 

[massahwahl]

^^^ Agreed if you have problems running Ubuntu, it may be time for a new machine.

 

[porterjw]

Kubuntu is highly-bloated compared to Xubuntu. What version are you using and is it fully updated?

 

[massahwahl]

Sorry, I meant ubuntu in the original post not kubuntu.

 

[PHATSPEED7x]

Anyone have any ideas why I'm getting no sound.

 

[Motoxrdude]

Go into the terminal and run

glxinfo | grep direct

Post the output here.

 

[G25r8cer]

I would try either DSL or puupy as others have suggested. ubuntu and other versions require alot more ram than what DSL and Puppy require.

Edit: Just looked at your specs. You only have 128mb which, is not enough!!! Ubuntu If I remember right requires something like 384mb. As were DSL only requires 4mb of ram. LOL

Also, i have a very similar old system to you. I have a compaq 5190. It has 400mhz proc and 128mb ram. I tryed both DSL and Puppy on the machine. After that I decided to reinstall windows 2000 and it is running even better. For some odd reason win 2000 is running WAY better than Linux.

 

[PHATSPEED7x]

Is there a way I could download a windows cd online, I only have a xp cd, and i don't have the key for it.

 

[ducis]

slackware anyone? imo its a little more practical then DSL and it still only needs 16mb of ram

 

[Motoxrdude]

I love how whenever you try and help out the OP doesnt listen. O well, not my loss.

 

[G25r8cer]

Is there a way I could download a windows cd online, I only have a xp cd, and i don't have the key for it.

Umm no! We cant help you there

 

[concorde]

Where are your specs? I couldn't find them. But, do you have at least a 500mHz Pentium or better? 128 MB RAM? 10GB or better hard drive? I like to up the specs a bit on softwae requirements so this is much higher than Ubuntu's recommendation.