Best Linux OS for an XP machine

[Mohenjo]

so i want to fiddle around with linux and i have a disposable laptop sitting im garage. i dont know the full specs but i believe they are 

- Centrino duo 

- 2gb ram (maybe 4?)

- nvidia 305m

-1900x1200 

 

so im looking for a light version of linux to run, i dont know anything about linux but i was thinking of either installing ubuntu or maybe elementary OS but i dont know for sure.

[pravarth]

I have used elementary OS. It is very simple to use and fast. Should be a good choice. Using linux is not as hard as people make it out to be, don't worry.

[Mr.Tech.Qc]

so i want to fiddle around with linux and i have a disposable laptop sitting im garage. i dont know the full specs but i believe they are 

- Centrino duo 

- 2gb ram (maybe 4?)

- nvidia 305m

-1900x1200 

 

so im looking for a light version of linux to run, i dont know anything about linux but i was thinking of either installing ubuntu or maybe elementary OS but i dont know for sure.

Ubuntu 32bit if you are not familiar with linux yet, maybe desbian or even Kali if you are into Networking and stuff 

[RyanMacRocks]

I used Lubuntu a few times, basically just a lightweight version of Ubuntu using LXDE so not as nice looking but definitely faster.

[manikyath]

lubuntu is a great replacement for winXP

 

the system usage is pretty similar, so if the machine did winXP well, it'll do lubuntu well.

[Guest]

Arch? or Lubuntu if you want something easy. 

[LogicalDrm]

I got 2 XP based PCs running Ubuntu.