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nickdbliss
June 18th, 2008, 07:42 PM
Hello, i have ubuntu on my pc and i am looking forward to install it on my old desktop pc. It has Intel Pentium 3 processor (1Ghz), 40 Gb hardisk, 256 SD Ram, Integrated graphics (Trident,8MB),Realtech Ethernet Card , Optical Mouse and Keyboard.
I tried running Ubuntu HH livecd, it worked fine though, just resolution werent good (Graphic card supports 800x600). So i think it wont run much smoothly lol.

So can anyone suggest which version of ubuntu or linux in general would be good for this pc? Desktop effects is not a requirement. All i want is a good stable and fast system with good support.
essexboyracer
June 18th, 2008, 07:47 PM
i'd put xubuntu on there instead. I have an 8 year old 1ghz P3 Tiny Laptop with trident GFX and 256MB ram, 20MB HD. Ubuntu ran horribly but xubuntu goes fine and have been using it for nearly a year now. Use the alternate CD ISO
nickdbliss
June 18th, 2008, 07:59 PM
i'd put xubuntu on there instead. I have an 8 year old 1ghz P3 Tiny Laptop with trident GFX and 256MB ram, 20MB HD. Ubuntu ran horribly but xubuntu goes fine and have been using it for nearly a year now. Use the alternate CD ISO

Thanks for the reply essexboyracer. Yeah i think it too. So i should go for xubuntu? Will the system be somewhat faster than xp?
housam
June 18th, 2008, 09:30 PM
+ 1 for xubuntu, it is ok for your old pc specs.
nickdbliss
June 18th, 2008, 10:11 PM
+ 1 for xubuntu, it is ok for your old pc specs.

Thanks housam. i will try to load xubuntu on my old pc. CHeers.
Pumalite
June 18th, 2008, 11:19 PM
FYI:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/LowMemorySystems