Having very little experiance of ubuntu and lack of knowledge ive got so lost on forums. Im not neccassary ro use ubuntul. Q. What Version should I run? So many distrobutions. I need it to run well, not Here is what I hope to achive. I will be using the notebook for music, browsing tje internet…

[image] Susan_Smethurst: Im not neccassary ro use ubuntul. Q. What Version should I run? So many distrobutions. I need it to run well, not i’m not sure i quite understand. it seems like you are looking for suggestions of linux distributions that will work on your computer and run the three …

Welcome to “It’s Foss” @Susan_Smethurst . Actually, you have ask a tough question. Just doing a quick search on the internet for Lightweight Linux and I could list maybe 15 different Diistro just between 2 sites. And of course each person has their own favorite. There are 3 strikes for your notebook. …

[image] easyt50: 32 bit system (I’m sure) are you saying the motherboard is limited to 32-bit? because the processor is stated to be 64-bit: [image] Susan_Smethurst: Processor: Intel Atom N450 Processor 1.66GHz (667MHz FSB, 512KB Cache, 64-bit instruction set)

Yes, that was my thinking. The MB is limit to 32 bit and b/c the Windows was installed as 32 bit. @Susan_Smethurst , if you know how, please verify if your PC can support 64 bit. My HP Mini would not. If you reply with your PC make and model, maybe we can verify if indeed it can support 64 bit.

[image] Looking for DE that works i386 32bit pcs This a list of distributions for old computers. Look up what DEs they install and you have your list. Furthermore, you can look up how to manually install each DE and your entire request is solved.

as a satisfied user of #1 on that list, i would caution that (from here ): Note: the installer runs best with the availability of greater than 1 GB of RAM – if your system does not meet this specification, please ensure your swap space + RAM capacity is large enough to accommodate before running …

Sony : Model pcg-21313m vmpcm11m1e Im mostly wanting to use for internet, music programs such as clemintime, mixx audio older versions? Virtual box. i am looking to use this to be more compatible for internet and nicotiene + app, clemintime with the view of getting a new laptop soon.

[image] Susan_Smethurst: Sony : Model pcg-21313m vmpcm11m1e i didn’t find much information running a web search for that. so the question remains as to whether or not your system will run a 64-bit distro (linux distribution). one of the main reasons that matters is because a lot of the easier…

Crossfade GNU/Linux is setup with a realtime Linux kernel for optimal performance. It includes the Xfce graphical desktop environment, Midori web browser, and Clementine music player. Would this work?

unfortunately that question is still virtually impossible to answer without simply trying it on your system. i will share these two bits of info which might be helpful in deciding: Crossfade GNU/Linux is a Fedora® Remix (from here ) Registration Date: Mon 16 Mar 2015 06:48:02 AM UTC License: GNU G…

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