What is the best linux distro for ancient hardware?

[xNeon]

I couldn't find a post like this in the search even though I'm sure I've seen one before. I have a really old desktop that I'd like to get working. What Linux distro would you guys use for like the first pentium ever made?

[Laputacake]

I couldn't find a post like this in the search even though I'm sure I've seen one before. I have a really old desktop that I'd like to get working. What Linux distro would you guys use for like the first pentium ever made?

bodhi linux is lightweight. i think it was 20 30 mbs?

[Pansysk75]

I have an old pc from 2001 as well, do you think I could get it running?

[xNeon]

I have an old pc from 2001 as well, do you think I could get it running?

If it's worked once, it can work again!

So long as there's no broken pieces.

[xNeon]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/200585-need-one-of-the-lightest-preferably-linux-os-out-there/

HAH

This guys got the exact same spec as I do!

Thanks lol

[Speedbird]

I couldn't find a post like this in the search even though I'm sure I've seen one before. I have a really old desktop that I'd like to get working. What Linux distro would you guys use for like the first pentium ever made?

How old? A 1GB P4 system can even run Ubuntu.

[ForsakenLive]

For ancient hardware Puppy is the best, but a P4 and 1GB can run Lubuntu ir Zorin Lite like a boss

[xNeon]

How old? A 1GB P4 system can even run Ubuntu.

This is the CPU (not the same as the one someone posted earlier but close)

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Pentium/Intel-Pentium%20MMX%20233%20-%20BP80503233.html

It's from like '97

[ManWithBeard1990]

Lubuntu or maybe xubuntu. I had it running on a 233 MHz G3, not too long ago. I imagine a pentium's performance per clock at the time wasn't that different. UI performance will still be terrible though, and video playback is probably too much to ask for too.

[Speedbird]

This is the CPU (not the same as the one someone posted earlier but close)

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Pentium/Intel-Pentium%20MMX%20233%20-%20BP80503233.html

It's from like '97

Oh dear... Try Lububtu, it should work.

[Opcode]

This is the CPU (not the same as the one someone posted earlier but close)

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Pentium/Intel-Pentium%20MMX%20233%20-%20BP80503233.html

It's from like '97

• TinyCore
• Slax
• DSL <- I would try first
• Puppy