In this post you would see how you can revive your old machine, saving in this way an device which can become again capable and efficient as in the beginning.
I’m gonna share with you Five Linux Distro that are lightweight and also intuitive for windows users.
1.Linux Mint 20 Cinnamon
Support for 32-bit systems: Yes
If you have a decent hardware configuration (refer to the minimum requirements below), Linux Mint 20 Cinnamon will be a great option to have.
While being an Ubuntu-based distro, it also features the Cinnamon desktop which makes it good enough for some old computers. Considering that Linux Mint as one of the best Linux distros, you can also try other editions (like Xfce) available.
Minimum system requirements for Linux Mint 20 Cinnamon:
- 1GB RAM (2GB recommended).
- 15GB of disk space (20GB recommended).
- 1024×768 resolution
2.Lubuntu
Support for 32-bit systems: Yes (older versions)
Next on our list of best lightweight Linux distributions is Lubuntu. As the name suggests, a member of the Ubuntu family but it utilizes either LXDE/LXQT desktop environment. From Ubuntu 18.10 and above, you will find LXQT as the default desktop environment and could find LXDE as the default in its previous releases.
In fact, it is one of the official flavors of Ubuntu.
Lubuntu supports older computers that have been buried (Just kidding! You can also use Lubuntu on modern hardware). Lubuntu is one of the lightest derivatives of Ubuntu so it specializes in speed and the support for older hardware.
Lubuntu has fewer packages pre-installed consisting mostly of lightweight Linux applications.
Software and repositories are the same so you will get all the software that you were using on Ubuntu from their repositories. However, I’d suggest to always prefer to select an application that doesn’t consume a lot of system resources.
Minimum hardware requirements for Lubuntu:
- RAM: 1 GB of RAM
- CPU: Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8 or higher
3.Peppermint
Support for 32-bit systems: Yes
Peppermint is a cloud-focused Linux distribution that doesn’t need high-end hardware. It is based on Ubuntu and uses LXDE desktop environment to give you a smoother experience.
Originally created with the web-centric approach of netbooks in mind, Peppermint includes the ICE application for integrating any website or web app as a standalone desktop app.
You’ll find the documentation helpful as well. A dedicated forum also exists to help troubleshooting issues and answering your questions.
Minimum system requirements for Peppermint OS:
- RAM: 1 GB of RAM (recommended 2 GB)
- CPU: Processor based on Intel x86 architecture
- Disk space: At least 4 GB of available disk space
You can get more information about Peppermint on its official website.
4.Xubuntu
Support for 32-bit systems: Yes
Xubuntu is one of the official flavors of Ubuntu that features the lightweight Xfce desktop.
You will find it easy to use and can also install it on your older computers with no issues. Head to their official website to download the ISO (32-bit/64-bit) you need and get started.
Minimum system requirements for Xubuntu:
- RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
- Processor: Pentium Pro or AMD Athlon
5.LXLE
Support for 32-bit systems: Yes
LXLE is actually a respin of the Lubuntu LTS version. Now that Lubuntu ships with LXQT by default, LXLE is a great option for users who want to use the LXDE desktop environment.
Despite being lightweight Linux distro, LXLE tries to provide an intuitive UI and eye candies. The system is tweaked to improve performance and comes with a wide range of lightweight applications installed by default.
Minimum hardware requirements for LXLE:
- RAM: 512 MB (recommended 1 GB)
- CPU: Pentium 3 (recommended Pentium 4)
- Disk space: 8 GB
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