Re: Suggestion for a low memory system
On Mon, 2006-03-13 at 12:43 +1100, Star King of the Grape Trees wrote:
> Kumar Appaiah wrote:
>
> >Dear Users,
> >I would like your suggestion of a Sarge install on a low memory
> >system. The system actually has a 750 Mhz P-III, and 56 MB RAM (+ 8 MB
> >VRAM, I hear). Now, I would like to install Sarge on to that machine
> >for internet browsing and word processing. I would like your advice on
> >what software and, in particular, what window manager to use so that
> >sluggishness can be minimized.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >
> >Kumar
> >
> >
> I would probably suggest IceWM/Fluxbox or any other mimilaist WM.
>
> The browser is probably going to be a bit more difficult, probably
> suggest you to try an old netscape or the latest mozilla firefox. Don't
> use an old mozilla.
>
> At a pinch, elinks in graphical mode can do very well, with javascript
> compatibility. (You may have to find and compile the graphical version
> yourself). Nice and fast.
>
> As for word processing, probably abiword.
> As for program selection, try to minimize the number of libraries you
> have loaded - ie, standardize on gtk if possible.
>
>
I agree on the Abiword suggestion. Also, depending on how "heavy" your
web browsing is, I'd suggest dillo.
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