Linux Which distro for P3 machine?

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  1. hitman012

    hitman012 Minimodder

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    Hi,

    I've decided to delve into the world of Linux and plan to install it on one of my old machines and look. However, it only has a P3 600MHz and 256MB of RAM, and I'm wondering which of the many versions out there would run well....or am I overestimating the system requirements?

    Thanks.
     
    hitman012, 16 Oct 2005
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  2. Go4t

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    linux isnt like windows, it doesnt need a lot to run good
    any distro (new/old) should work fine
     
    Go4t, 17 Oct 2005
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  3. serial_

    serial_ What's a Dremel?

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    I'm running a p3 500 oc'd to 560 with slackware 9.0, I like it just fine, the latest distro of slackware is available for download on their ftp.

    Slackware is my personal preference. But to each his own :) I like it because it provides you with just enough ease, but without feeling like it's trying to be windows.

    - serial_
     
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  4. hitman012

    hitman012 Minimodder

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    Thanks for the replies. When I find that old 10GB hard drive, I'll give them a try.
     
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  5. Leeum

    Leeum What's a Dremel?

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    I'm using Debian on my dual P3 866MHz. Made a custom kernel and it's all good :)
     
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  6. kiljoi

    kiljoi I *am* a computer king.

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    If it's linux, it should work. I'm running slackware on an old IBM Aptiva with a 233 and 16MB ram. :naughty:
     
    kiljoi, 17 Oct 2005
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  7. serial_

    serial_ What's a Dremel?

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    It's crap like that that makes linux (*cough*slackware*cough*) sexy.

    - serial_
     
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  8. kiljoi

    kiljoi I *am* a computer king.

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    I couldn't agree more. Also, if you're looking to make a linux router, I recommend Smoothwall. It's running on a 200 with 32MB ram (old compaq).
     
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