The best Linux distro and a good burning software

[Maheshvara]

So, i have an old Dell Optiplex S260 with 2Gb of RAM. I want to put Linux on it, with these conditions for it:

 

- It should be light

- It should work offline (i don't want everything to be bound to internet)

- It should look reasonably good

 

I also need some software recommendation for burning DVD's (in this case burning Linux on a DVD).

[Ex0Thermic]

elementary os is pretty good

puppy linux is very light on system resources

atm i'm using ubuntu gnome and enjoying it 

 

as for dvd burning the only software i have used in linux is Brasero disc burner.

it will ok for the basic's

[Kyo]

Lubuntu and Xubuntu are also good suggestions, for speed. The best way to find a distro is to go to distrowatch and search for what you want in it

[Maheshvara]

elementary os is pretty good

puppy linux is very light on system resources

atm i'm using ubuntu gnome and enjoying it 

 

as for dvd burning the only software i have used in linux is Brasero disc burner.

it will ok for the basic's

This is a second recommendation for elementary os It seems like it's pretty good

 

Also, i mean burning software for Windows (although even that for Linux will come in handy)

[dfsdfgfkjsefoiqzemnd]

Don't bother burning it on a disc. Download the Linux ISO of your choice and use Universal USB Installer to put it on a small USB stick.

Boot the PC from USB and it will boot into the Linux distro you installed on it. From there, you can try it without installing (it'll be slower than normal due to the USB interface though) and if you like it you can double-click the installer icon on the desktop.

EDIT : forgot to mention that depending on the stick I sometimes have problems formatting with Universal USB installer, so I find it easier to format the stick (in FAT32 format) beforehand and let UUI install to the stick without formatting

[Maheshvara]

Some notable LTT Linux related threads that come to mind include -

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/202063-linux-distribution-choosing-guide/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/65626-completed-iswitched-from-windows-to-linux-for-30-days/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/25689-free-andor-open-source-alternatives-to-many-common-programs/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/6398-howto-create-your-own-linux-home-server-using-debian/

Thanks, i'll check them as soon as i clear some tabs up (there's way too many of them)...

 

 

Don't bother burning it on a disc. Download the Linux ISO of your choice and use Universal USB Installer to put it on a small USB stick.

Boot the PC from USB and it will boot into the Linux distro you installed on it. From there, you can try it without installing (it'll be slower than normal due to the USB interface though) and if you like it you can double-click the installer icon on the desktop.

Sadly, i forgot my USB sticks at my grandmother's place, and the only one i have left is a 4Gb one... If that works, i might use it (as soon as i empty it)

[dfsdfgfkjsefoiqzemnd]

4GB is plenty. Most Linux Distros fit on a 2GB stick.

I personally use small SD cards and a Hama SD -> USB3 stick for Linux installs and am thinking about expanding that method to Windows installers too.

[Maheshvara]

4GB is plenty. Most Linux Distros fit on a 2GB stick.

I personally use small SD cards and a Hama SD -> USB3 stick for Linux installs and am thinking about expanding that method to Windows installers too.

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Shit, that's a good idea

 

I might steal it from you

[osbios]

K3B (Part of KDE) is a excellent burning software.

[Ex0Thermic]

This is a second recommendation for elementary os It seems like it's pretty good

 

Also, i mean burning software for Windows (although even that for Linux will come in handy)

Elementary os is a very nice distro. i really enjoyed using it

as for burning software for windows try CDBurnerXP or Imgburn (just untick any toolbars, etc as you install them)

if you want to make a bootable usb pen then try Rufus https://rufus.akeo.ie/