[nzlug] The lightest desktop system?

[Sid Bachtiar]

I run Gnome desktop on Ubuntu at the moment but thinking that it is a
bit heavy for my old computer. I just want to use lighter desktop
while still using Ubuntu.

On 10/2/06, Dirk Pilat <pilatdirk at mac.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:02:11 +1300, Sid Bachtiar <sid.bachtiar at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> If it's superb functionality from  486/P1 with 4MB onwards you're after, I
> would suggest Damn Small Linux. Debian based, runs a 2.4 Kerne, is
> bootable from a floppy and/or USB stick or CD-Rom.
>
> I installed this on my father's P1 with 8MB ram and he has been the
> happiest surfer ever. He even runs his old Dos programs under emulation.
>
> Highly recommended.
>
> D
>
>
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