linuxgeek: [LINUX_Newbies] RE: old computer

Hi Sophie,

as far I know there already is a newer version of AntiX available, 13.1 see here: http://antix.mepis.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

I use this distribution on an IBM Thinkpad T21 with a Pentium III mobile 1,1 Ghz and it runs acceptably well, except for internet browsing which just gobbles up too much memory & CPU regardless of the browser used.

For older Pentiums this may not be the best choice, you may also want to have a look at Tiny Core Linux (http://distro.ibiblio.org/tinycorelinux/) which is really minimalist.

Quite frankly, do you really want to use such old hardware anymore? This is questionable from an ecological standpoint already (not even mentioning the patience you will have to afford while working with it), the hardware is so inefficient by today's standards and uses comparatively much power that employing a Pentium I or II in these days is contrary to the German 'Energiewende', energy turnaroud (clumy translation, I know)
:-)

Regards,

Pascal

---In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, <linux_newbies@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

good morning
What is the best Linux for Pentium I or Pentium II or an old computer.
I found antiX-12 Is this a good idea. I need filemanager and editor and
browser.
regards
sophie

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