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ajude Joined: May 31, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted May 31, 2008 at 3:33:39 PM Subject: Use linux with Old laptop Hi, I have one old laptop running on Windows 98 SE. GenuineIntel processor x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 56.0mb RAM 32 bit file system 9.35gb Hard disk 800 x 600 For now, I prefer use linux OS compare than windows. Any linux OS can fit to my old laptop? Please advice. Thank you.
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Ante Joined Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 122 Other Topics	Posted: May 31, 2008 6:08:46 PM Subject: Use linux with Old laptop you'd have to try the distros aimed at minimalist/old computers like Puppy, DSL or DSL-N, or TinyMe or others. They may run slow at first boot/isntall since they copy themselves to RAM but once installed to HDD they should speed up considerably. DSL is the way to go if you really want to be minimalist (the whole thing is less than 50MB) but more eyecandy is on TinyMe, it's 200MB but that wouldn't be a problem once installed. i suggest going to the search page at distrowatch.com link http://distrowatch.com/search.php?category=Old+computers&origin=All&basedon=All&desktop=All&architecture=All&status=Active link
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ajude Joined May 31, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted: Jun 01, 2008 2:03:36 AM Subject: Re: Use linux with Old laptop thank you for information given. I noticed that DSL more compatible to use. But how to install it since my old laptop running on Windows 98SE? I've check the distros website for installation procedure, seems no information bout that. Anyhow, i appreciate all information given and time effort. Thank you
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Ante Joined Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 122 Other Topics	Posted: Jun 01, 2008 4:33:16 PM Subject: Use linux with Old laptop well, if DSL it works for you, go for it. http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/f/topic-3-26-8732-0.html read up, the process is a heck of a lot more complex than other distros, as DSL was meant to be used via USB or CD... application installation might be as complex, that's why I rarely suggest DSL...
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linuxdynasty Joined Aug 07, 2007 Posts: 47 Other Topics	Posted: Jun 03, 2008 7:18:31 PM Subject: Use linux with Old laptop I would Agree with Ante that most smaller distributions are usually a little complex for the new linux user... If you want to try another distro you can try Deli linux.. I have created the screenshots of the whole install... http://www.linuxdynasty.org/deli-80-install-screen-shots.html http://linuxdynasty.org Where IT pros come and share their knowledge..\
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lametike Joined Jun 20, 2008 Posts: 4 Other Topics	Posted: Jun 20, 2008 12:42:25 PM Subject: Re: Use linux with Old laptop the best is to use Dsl or feather linux. not so hungry on space and memory Linux for all. linux help-desk management. help for linux. open source for everyone!
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