Linux Which Linux Distribution for a P4 PC

[DarkAngel]

Setup:

P4 2.26GHz

Gigabyte 8I845GVM-RZ mobo

256MB DDR RAM

Which linux distribution can i run on this PC.

Need it for browsing, C programming, movies, music

Edit: Mods, please change the title to 'Which Linux Distribution for a P4 PC'

 

[arun687]

Try Xubuntu 9.10, should work very well for your needs and also fast for your PC.

 

[sunny27]

+1 to ubuntu 9.10 karmic koala -- you can have it shipped for free within a week from their website.

btw they've stopped giving those ubuntu stickers now :-( !!

 

[madnav]

if you would be using linux for 1st time then try Linux Mint... it's based on ubuntu and it will save you alot of initial time ..

DistroWatch.com: Linux Mint

 

[arun687]

if you would be using linux for 1st time then try Linux Mint... it's based on ubuntu and it will save you alot of initial time ..
DistroWatch.com: Linux Mint

Completely agree. Linux Mint very good out of the box, whereas Ubuntu takes some time to set everything up. If you're new to Linux, get Mint.

 

[Uriel]

+1 for Linux Mint, but they don't ship it to you. Also, the gnome desktop will be a teensie weensie bit heavier than Xubuntu. On the current config, playing HD movies (above 720p) will be a little buggy, if it plays at all. Although Mint gives you codecs out of the box, Ubuntu 9.10 is not as painful as it used to be. There will be a prompt on your first login to install restricted formats, and that's that.
Also, if you are comfortable with programming, think of either Arch or Slackware. Not too hard, really, and not too painful either. Slackware gives you codecs out of the box too. Arch has rolling updates, if you plant to use the setup for a long time.
If all of this is confusing you, then just go for Mint.

 

[Konquerror]

Go for Ubuntu...you won't regret...it's community support is best and it's most suitable for newbies....

 

[archish]

Ubuntu and Mint may be heavy for his current available ram :/

 

[MaRKiV]

i would suggest first try ubuntu 9.10, if u feel the performance isnt good or sluggish then move on to Xubuntu (ubuntu + xfce)

 

[DarkAngel]

Thanks friends. have downloaded Xubuntu. Will try it first

 

[Aladdin]

256MB is too less for ubuntu 9.10.

 

[Dark Star]

Dreamlinux XFCE.

Xubuntu is bloated somewhat. Or get Arch XFCE if you want the lightest system.

 

[linux]

Setup:
P4 2.26GHz
Gigabyte 8I845GVM-RZ mobo
256MB DDR RAM
Which linux distribution can i run on this PC.
Need it for browsing, C programming, movies, music
Edit: Mods, please change the title to 'Which Linux Distribution for a P4 PC'

256MB is less in the present linux distro age. I would recommend you the latest and very fast but a lightweight Linux distro which would meet all the above requirements:

Puppy Linux Community - Home
Puppy Linux
package management

Good luck!

 

[vishalrao]

Check the best looking combo out there: Lubuntu 10.04 Alpha 1 - Visual Overview | OMG! Ubuntu!

Ubuntu with LXDE Should be super duper:

Lubuntu is -extremely- small, nimble and light but without sacrificing usability or features. Whilst Ubuntu uses just short of 200MB's on my computer, Lubuntu used just over 50mb. Yes - 50MB.

 

[amit199013]

i too tried ubuntu 9.10 everything good except the speed( p4 2.66 and 256 ram) too sluggish. now gonna try Ubuntu with LXDE.

 

[vishalrao]

Note that it is currently not available, next (first) release will be in April as version 10.04 Unless you want to try the alpha go ahead!

 

[amit199013]

so should i try xubuntu???

cruntly dloading alpha version

 

[archish]

I would have recommended CrunchBang Linux - A nimble Openbox Linux distro for the config but its bit outdated now as its still based on Ubuntu 9.04. If its fine you could give it a try

 

[eventhorizon]

+1 for puppy linux....only 100 MB and has all the functionality needed out of the box....

 

[thetoxicmind]

Best bet (linux distro) for a P3, 256MB RAM spec'd notebook?