2014-03-27 10:30, Ali Linx skrev: > > On 03/27/2014 01:08 PM, Nio Wiklund wrote: >> 2014-03-27 09:39, JM skrev: >>> On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:29:56 +0400 >>> Ali Linx <ali.li...@amjjawad.net> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> That said, as per my +3 years endless tests, the Recommended RAM for >>>> Lubuntu 'must be' IMHO = 512MB >>>> >>>> If you will ever mention 'minimum' then you should mention too that: >>>> "please note that your machine will not work as expected after installing." >>>> >>>> Let's be 'extra' clear when we're dealing with our users if we do care >>>> about them. This is 'very' important IMHO. >>>> >>>> To me, it is totally non-sense to even waste time to test that on less >>>> than 256MB RAM simply because your machine will not handle one open tab >>>> say Facebook or Gmail. As for YouTube, you should mention a huge red >>>> label note that those with less than 512MB should forget YouTube and >>>> watching movies. >>> Hi, >>> >>> I clearly agree with that, which might in some cases not be even enough, as >>> the hardware >>> when old would often need some checks and some care. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Mélodie >>> >> Hi everybody, > > Hi my friend, > >> >> The text we are discussing is like this now >> ----- >> System Requirements >> >> We have done many tests and we've found out that Lubuntu can be >> installed on a Pentium II or Celeron system with 128 MB of RAM, but such >> a system would not perform well enough for daily use. >> >> With 256MB - 384MB of RAM, the performance will be better and the system >> will be more usable. >> >> With 512MB of RAM, you don't need to worry much. >> >> The default "Desktop" installer requires 384-800 MB of RAM (depending on >> selected options.) If you have problems, please use the "Alternate" >> installer. >> ----- >> and it is part of the web page >> >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu >> >> which was last edited 2013-11-26 12:48:42 by dale-visser > > I'm aware of this as I was one of those who participated with the old > tests and wrote that too. That is why, I'm stating now that that was a > mistake and it should be corrected. > >> I think we must change it. >> >> 1. Lubuntu Core Trusty works with 128 MB RAM, but not standard Lubuntu >> Trusty. And Lubuntu Core needs at least 256 MB to work reasonably well, >> but not for browsing bloated web pages. So it is mis-leading to state >> that Lubuntu can be installed with 128 MB of RAM. It might be true for >> some old version, but it is not true for Lubuntu Trusty. >> >> 2. With zRAM, the Lubuntu desktop installer does not need more than 384 >> MB RAM. Before zRAM was used, it might need 700-800 MB for some >> complicated installations. >> >> 3. Let us consider if we should specify the amount of RAM necessary for >> the alternate installer. I think it is better to specify it. >> >> 4. Let us consider if we should also display the alternatives OBI and 9w >> to install Lubuntu Core, which is lighter than standard Lubuntu. >> Remember that there are many old computers with 256 MB RAM! > > Why to confuse and make things complicated? KISS (Keep It Simple and > Short). That said, IMHO, the text should read: > > *Lubuntu Recommended System Requirement (RAM) is _512MB RAM_. You might > be able to /install/ the system below that range but please be advised > that you might not get a working system as expected - example: browsing > the Internet might be very slow and/or not usable.** > * > > The above text is for ALL kind of levels so whether you're super new to > Linux/Lubuntu or Super Advance/GURU user, you will not have hard time to > understand that. > > Then, you can create a new page or pararph to explain the 'advance' > options to install Lubuntu on special requirements and/or cases where > you could use the same text that you send on your original email. > > By doing that, you will provide the FULL picture of installing Lubuntu > and explain each and every case. > > Newcomers should not click or go to the advance section. > Those who have enough experience can indeed explore that section. > > Playing it safe better than sorry and face the fire of so many > complaints, etc. Above all, you will not give any false/wrong hope or > promise to anyone :) > > This is my simple and clear suggestion for the sake of each and every > user of Lubuntu 'and' Lubuntu Team. > >> Best regards >> Nio >> >> > > Thank you! > > -- > Ali/amjjawad > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad >
Thanks for this very brief and clear text Ali, Do you think we should also specify something about the CPU, for example Pentium 4 and the corresponding AMD or PowerPC CPUs as the minimum? Check the following Ubuntu Forum thread (mainly the first post) by mörgæs http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2130640 Best regards Nio -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-qa Post to : lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-qa More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
