Linux for P166, 64mb

themadyc · 06-07-2010, 01:03 AM

I'm looking for a really lightweight Linux distro, so that it could run on P166, 64mb RAM.

I thought that I could give Arch a try, however it is only for i686 processors (i have i586). I've tried the unofficial i586 Arch version, but the repo was down - wouldn't install.

It's also important for me to have the kernel 2.6.XX, because I use WiFi adapter on USB (so I rule out DSL). Of course it could have sth like LXDE/fluxbox/rox.

texasred218 · 06-07-2010, 05:36 AM

Antix 8.5 by mepis might work for you http://www.mepis.org/node/14364

Larry Webb · 06-07-2010, 06:02 AM

I believe Tiny Me runs a 2.6.28 but not positive. It still may not have all you are looking for without doing some script and driver installation of your own. Anything that will run on under 64 meg of ram will not come with a bunch of extras.

FredGSanford · 06-07-2010, 03:12 PM

I'm not sure of the specs but this project looks interesting.

http://unity-linux.org/

I have tried it in a vbox and enjoyed it but not using it at the moment.