RE: [school-discuss] linux distributions for low resource computers

[Uno Kitty <unokitty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Laura,

You might find that the Damn Small Linux (DSL) Live CD can be part of the solution for older or slower computers. 

This distribution claims to be able to run with as little as 16 MB with graphical interface possible with 128 MB. I'm using it now. You can download it at:

http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/

You can download it as a 50MB ISO. And you can run it from a CD, USB stick, or similar medium. It is derived from Knoppix though it is much smaller.

Best of luck,
Uno

http://unokitty.freehostia.com/


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> From: lauramic@xxxxxxx
> To: schoolforge-discuss@xxxxxxxx
> Subject: [school-discuss] linux distributions for low resource computers
> Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 12:31:22 -0400
> 
> I've been experimenting with trying to find a Linux distribution that works 
> on an old laptop (about 9 years old) with only 64 MB.  Keep thinking that 
> getting older machines working might be useful for students as well, 
> especially if they don't have a computer and might be able to get an old one 
> from someone who no longer needs it.
> 
> Was just wondering if anyone else has any experience in this area.  Would 
> really like to compare notes with some other users who are trying to bring 
> some old machines back to life.
> 
> So far, I've tried DeLi Linux and Absolute Linux on the laptop and both 
> appear to work to some extent.  I've also been doing a lot of compiling and 
> experimenting with programs that don't come with these distributions.  I 
> think I've tried out over 100 light weight Open Source applications that run 
> with some degree of success on older systems.
> 
> As I said, would love to compare notes with others interested in using older 
> computers with low resources.  Thanks.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Laura
> http://www.distasis.com/cpp/dlin.htm
> 

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