Which Linux ???

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Hi guys I'm thinking of giving Linux a bash and I've got quite a slow laptop so I was wondering if you guys could tell me what Linux would run the best on my machine, here's my specs:
- CPU: Celeron M 1.5 GHZ
- RAM: 238MB (it's supposed to be 256MB but for some reason it only shows 238MB)
- Graphics: 64MB
and I've got a 40 gig hdd.

Thanks :)
 
Thats cos it uses some memory for the video card/chip ;)
And try any distro.
Try dsl first (damn small linux).
 
Mark_T said:
Hi guys I'm thinking of giving Linux a bash and I've got quite a slow laptop so I was wondering if you guys could tell me what Linux would run the best on my machine, here's my specs:
- CPU: Celeron M 1.5 GHZ
- RAM: 238MB (it's supposed to be 256MB but for some reason it only shows 238MB)
- Graphics: 64MB
and I've got a 40 gig hdd.

Thanks :)
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Ubuntu/Kubuntu of course! It should be fine on those specs! :o
 
ubuntu should run on that okay, but not quickly, perhaps use xubuntu... would most likely be a better choice because it is much lighter.
 
with those specs, Puppy jumps out clearly (it is the RAM that is an issue). Try Puppy Linux is runs extremely well on my 128MB RAM rig. It is available from ftp.sun.ac.za
 
Hi guys
Thanks for your replies, out of those ones which do find to be the most beginner-friendly?

Thanks
 
Mark_T said:
Hi guys
Thanks for your replies, out of those ones which do find to be the most beginner-friendly?

Thanks
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As an openSUSE user people would expect me to say openSUSE, but no, i'd go with ubunu for a new linux user.
 
OK, thanks
And one more question: Should I download the 700mb version or the 4gig version?
 
Mark_T said:
OK, thanks
And one more question: Should I download the 700mb version or the 4gig version?
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ubuntu, definitely, you'll be able to do with it much more than with puppy (because of the multitude of updates etc in ubuntu).

ubuntu blows you away with its new release! that's for sure. i am deeply impressed!

the 700mb cd .iso would be just enough if you want to add anything you like via internet. otherwise, in case you do not have an easily accessible connection - go for the dvd.

i tried cd and dvd in the past, and i have found the cd iso quite sufficient.
 
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Thanks, I think I'll go with the DVD. Any idea where I could get the fastest local download?
 
to those advising (x)buntu, they might advise SUSE, Mandriva, Fedora, debian as they will all use pretty much the same amount of resources. My guess would be that they will all be pretty much equally slow on those specs.

Something like DSL is probably more appropriate and then you add to it as you need apps. If you wish to go for the mainstream distros, I would say Fedora. For me it has always seemed to be the fastest. And I run at least 3 different distros at any one time.

And it has as great a community as the ubuntu people will say in www.fedoraforum.org
 
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