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    Unhappy Suggestions for semi-old computer

    I also have an older one with graphics that supports win7 (somewhat) better than Ubuntu 12.04. Is there a Linux OS more suited for 5+ yr old computers?

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    Re: Suggestions for semi-old computer

    Your post has been moved to a separate thread.

    Please run

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    sudo lshw -sanitize > lshw.txt
    and post lshw.txt in CODE tags.
    Bringing old hardware back to life. About problems due to upgrading.
    Please visit Quick Links -> Unanswered Posts.
    Don't use this space for a list of your hardware. It only creates false hits in the search engines.

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    Re: Suggestions for semi-old computer

    Quote Originally Posted by NoBugs! View Post
    I also have an older one with graphics that supports win7 (somewhat) better than Ubuntu 12.04. Is there a Linux OS more suited for 5+ yr old computers?
    Lubuntu or Xubuntu possibly. What are the hardware specs?

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    Re: Suggestions for semi-old computer

    Quote Originally Posted by oldos2er View Post
    Lubuntu or Xubuntu possibly. What are the hardware specs?
    That would be my thought as well. If you're not data limited, perhaps download one or more live .isos, burn them and see which one you like better. I have a few machines 5+ years old with Intel or Nvidia graphics and they run current releases w/ gnome-shell fine.

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    Re: Suggestions for semi-old computer

    Xubuntu works like a champ on my six year old Thinkpad. Solid, reliable.
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