Which OS?

[rima]

Ok, instead of having 3827263 little seperate threads, I'll have one big main one XD
I have no idea which OS to use. Still.
XP is a little boring, it functions properly (well, except for sound, there's no sound driver in it, so it sucks a little) without any problems. But is still...yeah, too boring.
So I wanna try another (Linux) distro. I don't have any specific requirements or limitations, all I do is surf the Net and occassional graphics (I'm not a Photoshop lover but it MUST have GIMP). That's it, really.

Oh yeah, I had [mixed/good] experiences with Ubuntu 11.10. It was using A LOT (and I mean A LOT) of my system resources. But it looked and functioned good. (Am I the only person in the world to actually LIKE Unity?! XD)

Oh, and I want the install to be real smooth, you know. I'm not a massive computer techie or something.

Will some Linux distro pull off with...

Computer
Windows XP SP3
LG PC
Intel Atom
0,99 GB of RAM
800 MHz
CPU N270

[codemaniac]

Cosidering your memory and Atom processor , a light weight Ubuntu might have been the best bet .Try Xubuntu or Lubuntu .

[synaptix]

Definitely recommend Lubuntu, it's a really nice light weight Ubuntu.

http://lubuntu.net/

[disabled20191128]

I also agree with Codemaniac try Lubuntu

[Script Warlock]

xubuntu or lubuntu is nice too if you prefer to use unity then go for ubuntu 12.04 if ever you find it heavy for your system you still have unity 2d.

[audiomick]

I've got Ubuntu 10.04 UNR running on a Lenovo Netbook with about those specs. It runs well for the Internet most of the time. I think I have Gimp on there.

I am unsure, however, if I will use a Unity version on there when the time comes. I'll have to try it from a USB stick and see how it runs. I don't mind Unity at all; I'm just unsure if the machine will run it well.

What is the alternative? Lubuntu, probably...

[cmcanulty]

everyone says xubuntu is lighter but the latest reviews don't bear that out try lubuntu

[wildmanne39]

+1 for lubuntu.

[Marzata]

Xubuntu (better environment) or Lubuntu (a lighter one).

[theducksfan2010]

Lubuntu 11.10 runs great!