Hi everybody, Please have a look at the new text at
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu#System_Requirements I hope it will be a good compromise to make you happy. Of course I am willing to change things, anything from bad information, bad layout to typing errors. Please check also the sub-page https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/AdvancedMethods and give the corresponding feedback! Best regards Nio 2014-03-27 20:30, Nio Wiklund skrev: > A shorter alternative for the Lubuntu Wiki page paragraph 'System > Requirements'. This assumes that more information is easily available at > a sub-page 'Advanced methods' (or a similar name, that should keep the > beginners away). > > ----- > System Requirements > > Lubuntu is a good operating system for many old computers, but not for > all of them. Some computers have too little horsepower or memory. A rule > of thumb is that the computer should not be more than 10 years old. > > > Memory (RAM) > > For advanced internet services like Google+, Youtube, Google Docs and > Facebook, your computer needs at least 1 GB RAM. > > For local programs like Libre Office and simple browsing habits, your > computer needs at least 512 MB RAM. > > > Processor (CPU) > > The minimum specification for CPU is Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8. > Older processors are too slow and AMD K7 has problems with flash video. > > > Graphics chip / card > > Nvidia, AMD/ATI/Radeon and Intel work out of the box, or the system can > be tweaked to work fairly easily. You can get help at the Ubuntu Forums. > With such graphics, or if you don't know, try Lubuntu 14.04 LTS. > > > Installer > > The desktop installer works in most cases. If you have problems, for > example with the graphics, try the alternate installer. > > > Advanced methods > > If you have an older or less powerful system, and you are ready for > advanced methods, read the tips at this page. > ----- > (Suggestions for the wiki page 'Advanced methods' is not written yet) > > > Best regards > Nio > > 2014-03-27 16:51, Nio Wiklund skrev: >> Based on the feedback from several of you, I suggest the following text >> for the Lubuntu Wiki page paragraph 'System Requirements' >> >> ----- >> text for the Lubuntu wiki page for Lubuntu 14.04 LTS >> >> >> System Requirements >> >> Lubuntu is a good operating system for many old computers, but not for >> all of them. Some computers have too little horsepower or memory. A rule >> of thumb is that the computer should not be more than 10 years old. >> >> >> Memory (RAM) >> >> If you plan to use advanced internet services like Google+, Youtube, >> Google Docs and Facebook, your computer needs at least 1 GB RAM, but >> 2 GB RAM makes the computer work better. >> >> If you plan to use local programs like Libre Office (for word >> processing,spreadsheet calculations and presentations) and Thunderbird >> for email, and seldom browse to web pages with a lot of graphics and >> animations, your computer needs 512 MB RAM, but 768 MB or 1 GB RAM makes >> it work significantly better. >> >> >> Processor (CPU) >> >> The minimum specification for CPU is Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8. >> Older processors are too slow and AMD K7 has problems with flash video. >> >> VIA C7 might run with Xubuntu 12.04 LTS or Bento, Bodhi, LXLE. >> >> >> Graphics chip / card >> >> Nvidia, AMD/ATI/Radeon and Intel work out of the box, or the system can >> be tweaked to work fairly easily. You can get help at the Ubuntu Forums. >> With such graphics, or if you don't know, try Lubuntu 14.04 LTS. >> >> SIS grahics should be run with flavours or re-spins of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, >> for example Bento, Bodhi, LXLE. >> >> >> Installer >> >> The desktop installer works in most cases. If you have problems, for >> example with the graphics, try the alternate installer. >> >> >> Advanced methods >> >> If you have an older or less powerful system, and you are ready for >> advanced methods, read the tips at this page. >> ----- >> (Suggestions for the wiki page 'Advanced methods' is not written yet) >> >> >> Best regards >> Nio >> > -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users
