which linux distro for me?

Question

i Have an old pc that i got from my dads office when they got new ones but the xp is painfully slow. it has 512mb of ram and a 3ghz pentium 4 processor. i will only be using it for youtube ,facebook, movies and a bit of home work. what would be a stable and fast distro? thank you.

Answer 1

Although 512mb RAM is a little on the light side the 3ghz P4 should more than make up for it (perhaps if possible consider adding another 512mb RAM)



I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 8 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena



Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux-Mint-8-Helena-User-Guide



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive





LUg.

Answer 2

There are 2 that i like: Debian and Kubuntu. Debian has thousands of help courses (purposes and utilities). Kubuntu is an off-shoot of Debian and has grow to be commonplace by using fact it somewhat is a "plug and play" replace for abode windows. It basically works with out any flaws.

Answer 3

try xubuntu I run that on an old Compaq with a 400mhz processor and 256mb of ram and its slow...but it works

Answer 4

http://puppylinux.org/main/



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Answer 5

http://www.ubuntu.com/