02-28-2021, 04:04 PM
Slax can be a lot of fun for newbies once you get past the installation. Probably one of the easiest to use as well, and generally forgiving.
https://www.slax.org/
Linux Lite 3.x series 32bit should run on your machine, though you may have to do some tuning. (connect to the Internet during installation with ethernet) I believe there are users here who run it with old Atom CPUs. Check the hardware database.
The best results and security support on this old machine would probably come with Debian non-free net install, but the learning curve is steeper and you should begin with minimal installation adding Xorg and other software with aptitude as you go from the terminal. I wouldn't bother with Tiny Core.
TC
https://www.slax.org/
Linux Lite 3.x series 32bit should run on your machine, though you may have to do some tuning. (connect to the Internet during installation with ethernet) I believe there are users here who run it with old Atom CPUs. Check the hardware database.
The best results and security support on this old machine would probably come with Debian non-free net install, but the learning curve is steeper and you should begin with minimal installation adding Xorg and other software with aptitude as you go from the terminal. I wouldn't bother with Tiny Core.
TC
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