froggyboy604
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I heard "Pupply Linux" loads pretty fast. I'm thinking of making a computer which can load very quick when turned on for basic stuff like web browsing, and word processing.
Which is the fastest loading operating system for older PCs?
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Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
Depends on your Window Manager too.
Gentoo with Fluxbox/awesomewm/Ratpoison/xmonad is as light as it gets.
Personally, I use Arch with Fluxbox and it's incredibly lightweight.
Depends on your Window Manager too.
Gentoo with Fluxbox/awesomewm/Ratpoison/xmonad is as light as it gets.
Personally, I use Arch with Fluxbox and it's incredibly lightweight.
fantanoice
Madly Diligent
Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
Something like Puppy Linux or Damn Small Linux would be good for an older computer.
Something like Puppy Linux or Damn Small Linux would be good for an older computer.
Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
Because Ubuntu is the most bloated distribution, and Gnome is the heaviest Environment. You need at least 768mb to run it properly. Using it on a computer with 128mb of RAM will destroy your hardware.
Because Ubuntu is the most bloated distribution, and Gnome is the heaviest Environment. You need at least 768mb to run it properly. Using it on a computer with 128mb of RAM will destroy your hardware.
Bituser-Sam
Up-and-Coming Sensation
Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
How old is old? 2mhz processor or 500mhz? 😛
How old is old? 2mhz processor or 500mhz? 😛
InfiniteJest
Paragon
Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
I'd say Windows 7 would do the job. Its incredibly functional and has a bunch of features other OS don't. You should try and get the Ultimate if you can though and use the 64bit disk. Thats what I use and its lightning fast.
I'd say Windows 7 would do the job. Its incredibly functional and has a bunch of features other OS don't. You should try and get the Ultimate if you can though and use the 64bit disk. Thats what I use and its lightning fast.
Pvcomputers
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Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
^ windows 2000, you rather have xp which much faster than 2000. I would use windows 98 depending how old your computer is.
^ windows 2000, you rather have xp which much faster than 2000. I would use windows 98 depending how old your computer is.
NBK*Twitch
Seasoned Veteran
Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
FreeBSD would do good if you know what you are doing.
A unattended install of Windows XP could also be very good.
Then there is an Arch Linux install or Tiny Core Linux.
FreeBSD would do good if you know what you are doing.
A unattended install of Windows XP could also be very good.
Then there is an Arch Linux install or Tiny Core Linux.
Poopy Head
Seasoned Veteran
Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
Windows XP should actually do the trick. Windows XP is made for older computers 🙂 I don't know if XP will load faster, Ubuntu or Windows XP will work. I am pretty sure.
Windows XP should actually do the trick. Windows XP is made for older computers 🙂 I don't know if XP will load faster, Ubuntu or Windows XP will work. I am pretty sure.
Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
Started using Puppy Linux today off of a flash drive and it's been great. Been looking at both it an Damn Small Linux, will probably go with it for my mom's old computer.
Started using Puppy Linux today off of a flash drive and it's been great. Been looking at both it an Damn Small Linux, will probably go with it for my mom's old computer.
Pvcomputers
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Re: Which is the fastest loading operating system for older
Just remember the more stuff you add the more bloated and slow it will perform.
Just remember the more stuff you add the more bloated and slow it will perform.
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