Best ubuntu version for Pentium III, 256 MB laptop

[krmboya]

Hello people.
Trying to revive a Compaq Evo Pentuim III 1066 MHz laptop with 256mb of RAM.
Which ubuntu version will it best support?

[KegHead]

Hi!

Your ram is really low.

Any chance you can add more?

You can try Xubuntu or Lubuntu.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/In...emRequirements

KegHead

[amedac]

Try CrunchBang Linux, it's Ubuntu based:
http://crunchbanglinux.org

If you want ubuntu, i suggest Lubuntu

http://lubuntu.net/

or try Minimal Ubuntu : http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Minimal-Ubuntu-Linux

[frncz]

I have the same machine. I upgraded the memory to 384Mb, which is the maximum possible, I think.
I run Ubuntu 11.04. Unity does not install, just 'classic'. It is solid, but very slow. Only one application at a time, and it is usable, but infuriating. Lubuntu is slightly better, but the hardware is at the limit.

Mike

[frncz]

Another thing. I cannot get the Evo to boot from the USB. I have to install Ubuntu from a CD, using the CD reader in the expansion dock. This works, but not everyone will have an expansion dock.
Mike

[KegHead]

Hi!

You could load via Unetbootin.

No disk or usb needed.

KegHead

[spcwingo]

What about Puppy? It's Ubuntu 10.04 based.

http://puppylinux.org