What Linux version to use for an old laptop (Acer Aspire 1300)?
Hello all,
I hope I am in the right section of this forum. If not, please let me know. I am completely new to Linux. I have an old laptop. Acer Aspire 1300. I am not 100% sure of the technical specs but it looks like this: CPU: Duron, Athlon XP, Athlon XP-M - 1.2 GHz - RAM: 128 MB, 256 MB I would like to install Linux on this laptop to try this OS and see how it works but I do not know which version of Linux I should use for this old laptop. There are many variants so I am a bit lost. Win XP got corrupted so I can overwrite everything on the hard disk. What version should I use? Do I need a driver for internet LAN connectivity? If I do, where can I find it? Right now, I just want to try Linux for internet browsing. Thanks in advance for your help. |
Try puppy linux, it's specifically designed for low spec machines.
There are other distros that would be suitable, eg. Damn Small Linux. You could also install a 'bigger' distro with a lightweight desktop eg. Xubuntu |
Thanks a lot for your quick answer!
Looks like I can install it from a USB drive but I am not sure what file(s) to use. Edit: just found a pdf on the web site. I will look into it |
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