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Re: fastest linux distro



On Fri, 24 Jan 2014, tom arnall wrote:

> I am looking for the fastest Linux distro for the following purposes.
> 
> 
> System:
> 
> Dell latitude D630
> dual core
> 2g memory
> 
> 
> most used applications:
> 
> icewm
> gnome-terminal
> vim
> perl
> chrome browser
> transmission
> 
> 
> Currently I am running ubuntu 12.04. I am unhappy with the speed of
> it.
> 
> Any info/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

First, add more RAM
Eliminate unneeded background processes
Use a lightweight desktop like LXDE or XFCE; or
Use only a lightweight window manager
Switch to a distro designed for old hardware like AntiX; or
Install a "base" terminal system, add only the components you need

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