> ----- Original Message ----- > From: Aere Greenway > I use Lubuntu successfully on a 450 megahertz, 512 megabyte RAM, > HP-Vectra. It also worked in the past on it when I only had 384 > megabytes of RAM. > > Yet I use Lubuntu on all of my machines (that are faster and have more > RAM) because it's noticeably faster, and easier to do color customization.
Thanks, Aere. I have a few questions for anyone who can answer.... After a bit of struggle to install, Lubuntu 12.x runs on old hardware, but boot-up is EXCRUCIATINGLY slow. With Lubuntu 10.04 it is 17 seconds from power-on; that's FAST !!! ( Win XP 60 seconds, Ubuntu 40s, Arch 25s, Sabayon 95s ) I have no fears about security, because the data is on a USB HDD which is rarely connected. And I can reinstall Lubuntu in no time. And who would target Lubuntu ? ( Are there any millionaires here amongst us ? I guess not. ) But I am afraid any new hardware like printer/ scanner/ camera, etc will not be recognised/supported by 10.04 and then I'll have to consider new processor ( when this one is still running like new ) or I should learn to fix my own kernel somewhat like GENTOO Linux. Before either of those, I will try tweaking Lubuntu. Should I try to update drivers in 10.04 or Should I try to trim 13.x to make it faster ? ( WILL IT HAVE DRIVERS FOR OLD CHIPS???!!! ) WHich is easier & more practical ? Thanks & BR Tracey -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users
