Peppermint uses lxde desktop environment that is lightweight and easy to use. How may i get nonpae version of linux lite with linux kernel 3. In 64bit, if youre experiencing issues with skype, install the package ia32libs. Also handy linux is aimed at older machines that do not support pae from what i recall. Uptodate distros supporting 32bit i586nonpae, specifically for.
Tinycore puppy contains a better and newer kernel version. Some of the distributions mentioned here are also a part of the best linux distributions for beginners. Even a beginner will be able to use it on older computers easily. The 5th lightweight linux for old computers is peppermint. Crunchbang do have a nonpae version for older machines. Tinycore puppy is a puppy linux derivative compatible with tinycore 4. I actually run elementary os luna on my laptop, but my girlfriends grandmothers windows installation just died, so im looking for something to replace it. Linux lite is based on ubuntu lts long term support releases. Are you sure you didnt download and install the non pae version of it. The option forcepae is not there, so press escape to close the list. So, you might want to check that if youre new to the linux universe. I have never seriously tried linux my only experience was opensuse, but i had some networks problems and eventually gave up.
Slackware, last release in 201606 and active patches though im unsure about the non pae support of the current version 14. If your cpu has multiple cores, or if you have more than one cpu, simply install the 686 pae kernel and reboot your. Bodhi linux but check that you select a version with a reasonable time left until end of life. Not sure if this will work though, but have seen some nonpae linux distros to check out. This build also includes remastersys, the program used to create this live version, unetbootin for copying to usb sticks ect. In the installer, replace os with linux mint means erase the entire drive. To guarantee compatibility with non pae processors, the 32bit versions of linux mint debian come with a 486 kernel by default. Fluxuan linux fluxuan linux is trying to bring your old computer laptop back to life, based on devuan means.
Head to their official website to download the iso 32bit. Yes older versions as the name suggests linux lite is a lightweight linux distro that does not need highend hardware to run it. Crunchbang do have a non pae version for older machines. Now i wanted to give linux a try again and id like to use my very old laptop which still has xp installed. How can i download latest linux lite version with nonpae kernel 3. Ive had good experiences with crunchbangs nonpae version on older machines.
If you want to install it, you can just use sudo aptget install inxi or use whichever graphical software center it uses. Boot from it, follow the steps, and choose linuxgeneric when asked to choose a kernel, and ubuntudesktop to get the default ubuntu installation the regular desktop cd would have given you, just with a nonpae kernel. Are you sure you didnt download and install the nonpae version of it. But the mx18 manual appears to suggest that while a 32bit version of mx18 is available, nonpae processors are not. Also handy linux is aimed at older machines that do not support pae. Its a live version that runs from a usb stick or can be installed from the desktop to the hard drive. While our focus is on older computers, you can also use most of these lightweight linux distros on relatively new hardware. I use them as lowprofile, general purpose internal servers ssh, file serving, cron jobs, small web apps, which is why i chose ubuntu in the first place. You will find it easy to use and can also install it on your older computers with no issues.
Linux webstartup lite distro linux based on lubuntu 14. Solved need a version of linux mint 32 bit nonpae lubuntu. Boot from it, follow the steps, and choose linux generic when asked to choose a kernel, and ubuntudesktop to get the default ubuntu installation the regular desktop cd would have given you, just with a non pae kernel. It is based on ubuntu lts, its lightweight and easy to use linux distributions. If you want to do a standaloneoffline install, download ubuntu server 11. I need a nonpae version of lubuntu to run on a fitpc slim w an amd gx3 lx800 cpu. If youre having some old desktop or laptop, there are many lightweight linux distros that you can install and enjoy a lagfree computing experience. Fluxuan linux fluxuan linux is trying to bring your old computer laptop back to life, based on devuan means is s. This kernel does not support smp, and as a consequence is only able to detect one core and one cpu. Youre right that nonpae i586 options are dwindling in the linux family.
To boot linux mint 17 on nonpae cpus, please append forcepae to your boot. I have several alix systems powered by the amd geode lx processor without pae support that are still running on ubuntu 12. In 64 bit, if youre experiencing issues with skype, install the package ia32libs. Ive had good experiences with crunchbangs non pae version on older machines. If you are new to linux and want to install linux on your older hardware then peppermint is a good choice for you.