Which Distro to use?

Memzback · 04-30-2004, 04:58 PM

I have an old Compaq - i wanna run a FTP and Web server on it. Its running a pentium pro 166 mhz with around 32 mb of ram, and a 1.5 gig drive.

Lemme know which distro would work the best/fastets/take up the least space...

I dont need a Graphical Environment or anything.. Thanks

Mega Man X · 04-30-2004, 05:38 PM

Debian or Slack would be nice. I actually have the same Compaq that you have (Is it an Armada 7350MT?) and it runs very well with Slack 9.0 and fluxbox

sh1ft · 04-30-2004, 06:12 PM

I also recommend slackware, you will be able to use a gui like fluxbox with no problem. It will still seem fast

chriscoelphoto · 04-30-2004, 09:13 PM

My buddy at school, in comp class he has a 233 cyrix with 128 or so of ram and about the same size HD.. runs debian real well. My other buddy runs a AT board, with a din-5 kb and a old pentium (almost 486) and its a 133, oc'ed to about 225 and it ran on 133 debian..