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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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What distro would you recommend for a 32-bit old Acer One laptop? (kbin.social)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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It's an old model (Acer One D257) Processor is Intel Atom. Memory is 1GB DDR3 with 320 GB of HDD. I currently Have MX 21 running on it, but I need to reinstall because I forgot the root password. Since I'm reinstalling the OS, I thought I'd ask here for recommendations for an OS that makes the most of this oldie.

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[–] Fabrik872 31 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Debian

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Yeah it's going to be a debian-based at least, that's for sure

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Debian based distros can be very different from each other. Ubuntu, Mint, Pop!, etc are all based off debian. I think what the commenter you're replying to is saying is to install the stock debian image, because that's the lightest version of debian.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I used to like Debian based (and still do; I use it on my server with no intention of switching) but Opensuse is great on the desktop and supports 32 bit. Even tumbleweed is rock solid.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I've been hearing good things about opensuse while researching my alternatives

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Isnt min suggested 2GB for debian? Well I was running it on 1GB

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I installed it successfully on a 512 MB machine the other day, with LXQT. Didn't run very well though.