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Old 10-14-2003, 01:45 PM   #1
SchwipSchwap
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Question Linux distro for old pc

Hi!

I need a linux distro for an old pc
(233MHZ 2MB onboard graphic 64-128MB RAM)

should have an X-Server

THX SchwipSchwap
 
Old 10-14-2003, 01:46 PM   #2
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IMHO I would recommend vector linux.
 
Old 10-14-2003, 01:50 PM   #3
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LFS or Slack 7 (both painful to install)with fluxbox or blackbox for a window manager and gui
 
Old 10-14-2003, 02:02 PM   #4
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im just downloading peanut linux
needing about 800mb discspace with kde3.1
hope the pc is fast enough for it
 
Old 10-14-2003, 03:28 PM   #5
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Vector 4.0 is absolutely superb.
 
  


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