Re: Installing Debian with only 64mb RAM

[Michael <codejodler@gmx.ch>]

Have a look here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightweight_Linux_distribution

Yes, with an old Laptop one really should chose a rather old kernel, but then, the latest 'stable' Debian possibly will not run on that thing (for example, systemd). So you would either chose an old Debian in the first place, or use some specialised minimal Linux.

64 M is a tough condition. Maybe you're already in the 'embedded systems' class with this ...

ps. Maybe obvious, but still, for the final OS, you could install only a windowmanager as minimalistic desktop, for example, fluxbox or Windowmaker. Better not install a KDE or Gnome session.