Best Linux Distributions for Old Computer: AMD Athlon, 512MB RAM, NVIDIA RIVA TNT, XP SP2

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#1 16387766 02 Apr 2017 17:15

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16387766 02 Apr 2017 17:15

Hello, I am looking for a Linux that will handle my old shuffle. Below is the specification. I will just add that I am green in these matters, and I do not win it myself. Will they make me the chosen distribution in the shop that deals with the repair of computers?

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System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 2002 Service Pack 2 (plans to upgrade to SP3)
Computer: AMD Athlon (tm) Processor 898 MHz, 512 MB RAM.
Graphics card: NVIDIA RIVA TNT (Microsoft Corporation)
Network card: Fast Ethernet card compatible with VIA
Computer: A single-processor PC with an ACPI interface
Processors: AMD Athlon (tm) Processor
Disk drives: Maxtor 6Y080P0 and ST340014A
CD-ROM / DVD drives: HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L

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Linux is mainly intended for learning and browsing the internet.
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#2 16387807 02 Apr 2017 17:29

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16387807 02 Apr 2017 17:29

Ksawery Filipiak wrote:
What Linux should be chosen for an old computer?

From what I understand, Linux is the only one.

You probably mean distribution ... but with a single-core processor and only 512MB of RAM you can forget about the comfort of work. As for the merits ... practically every distribution with a light WM (OpenBox, FluxBox).
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#3 16387814 02 Apr 2017 17:34

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16387814 02 Apr 2017 17:34

Right, I mean distribution. I mainly want to browse the internet so that it goes smoothly. There is certainly a faster distribution than Windows XP, where it barely fires the browser.
I heard that Lubuntu or Xubuntu, but let your friend speak.

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#4 16387820 02 Apr 2017 17:37

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16387820 02 Apr 2017 17:37

You can dream about liquidity at this amount of memory

Debian + OpenBox / FluxBox

PS

Upgrade your PC with the maximum supported processor / maximum amount of memory - funny money. [for the expansion you will spend several times less than for the OS installation on the site].
#5 16387828 02 Apr 2017 17:40

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16387828 02 Apr 2017 17:40

Buddy, I do not want to expand it, I added something at the top, two distributions to choose me. How much does it cost to upload "Os" on the website? If something about 20 PLN, it can be, if 100 PLN I will ask a friend. I am not writing here about mega fluency, but that the browser can be launched and browsed as much as possible.
#6 16387840 02 Apr 2017 17:45

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16387840 02 Apr 2017 17:45

Ksawery Filipiak wrote:
Lubuntu or Xubuntu

They will not work smoothly

Maybe Puppy? http://puppylinux.org/main/Overview%20and%20Getting%20Started.htm

Price of the service; depending on the point. It will be 50 PLN / 120 PLN, I personally collect 80 PLN (98.40 PLN)
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#7 16388674 02 Apr 2017 17:51

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16388674 02 Apr 2017 17:51

And this "Puppy" has a browser, etc? If so, will it be possible to run it and browse the pages of this forum type? And I also care about something that has a go government vivid graphical interface.
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#8 16389041 03 Apr 2017 09:44

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16389041 03 Apr 2017 09:44

I will not write what Puppy has in me because this is pointless.
http://www.puppylinux.pl
#9 16389065 03 Apr 2017 10:00

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16389065 03 Apr 2017 10:00

A colleague must understand that a single-core processor can not cope with the flash that is ubiquitous in today's Internet. The linux itself and actually a light graphic environment will work on such a monument but youtube is more likely to not be seen on this comfortable. The Pentium 4HT bipartis can walk at 100% efficiency, let alone a historic Athlon. I have Puppy myself on the Dell's historic laptop with pentium 3 and I know what I'm talking about.
#10 16389252 03 Apr 2017 12:20

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16389252 03 Apr 2017 12:20

Your processor is too old CPU (too little performance) to today's internet.
#11 16390481 03 Apr 2017 21:43

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16390481 03 Apr 2017 21:43

Okay, I understand, thank you for the time.
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The discussion revolves around finding a suitable Linux distribution for an old computer with an AMD Athlon processor, 512MB RAM, and an NVIDIA RIVA TNT graphics card. The user seeks a lightweight distribution primarily for internet browsing and learning, expressing concerns about performance compared to Windows XP SP2. Recommendations include lightweight distributions such as Puppy Linux, Lubuntu, and Xubuntu, with emphasis on the limitations of the hardware, particularly the single-core processor and low RAM. Users highlight that while these distributions can run, the performance may not be optimal for modern web content, especially with resource-intensive applications like Flash. The conversation also touches on the potential costs of installation services for the operating system.
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