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However, a Debian-based variant of the operating system has also been developed in the meantime, just in case “Ubuntu was ever to disappear.”. Linux Kodachi is a lightweight Linux distribution designed to run from a pen drive or DVD. Running Linux distro on the old desktop or laptops is really the best option as compared to Windows because of lightweight and fast speed.Although every Linux distro is not lightweight because of high graphical elements. But if you have resources to spare, we recommend grabbing the Cinnamon version because that’s arguably the best-looking one. The Best Linux Distros for Laptops, Both Old and New, Top 10 Best and Most Accessible Linux Distros for Beginners, Linux Mint VS Ubuntu – An Age Old Debate Translated to Linux. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer, Smartly configured Openbox window manager, Aimed at easing migration of Windows users, Ubuntu-based edition works with Ubuntu repos. There are quite a few other distros that support gaming these days and you can use VirtualBox to see how they compare to Windows and MacOS. The handy QuickPet utility can be used to install some of the most popular apps. XenServer 3. Besides the official flavors, there are many other downloadable images for SliTaz because its developers and community provide many variations to address different use cases and system limitations. If you want to use Linux Mint as a virtual machine, your best bet is to go for the Xfce version since that one takes up the least amount of resources. Although a wide range of open-source Linux distros can be used to perform server tasks by installing applications and tools needed by a server such as Apache, PHP, MySQL and more, the thing we have to make sure is the stability, Long term support and security. The unique selling point of Porteus is that it exists in a compressed state and creates the file system on-the-fly. This list (including the bonus one) is quite large, so there must be some errors or typos, even though we reviewed it a couple of times. Bodhi Linux is the most lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution on the list if you want an out-of-the-box one. Linux Lite was created for the express purpose of making the transition from Windows to Linux as smooth as possible. This spin offers a choice of lightweight window managers such as IceWM and FluxBox. Debian VS Ubuntu – Which One Should You Pick? Ubuntu doesn’t come with pre-installed Pip, but here…, “All the best people in life seem to like Linux.” - Steve Wozniak. A prime example is the Tor Browser, which allows you to surf the web anonymously and can also act as a VPN, albeit not a very powerful one. 1. Leap is the non-commercial version of SUSE Linux Enterprise, a different distro designed for networks and mainframes. While the modern version of the distro saw its first release in 2005, OpenSUSE is a continuation of a project (SUSE Linux) that started all the way back in the early 90s. Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Most Linux distros come with LibreOffice, which offers basic functionality like word processing, spreadsheet and slideshow capabilities. Once installed, Absolute Linux is incredibly nimble. © Of all the lightweight distros, these two are the most polished. Most lightweight distro that runs LibreOffice Writer. The rolling release distro has a stable and a developmental version. In a previous article, we explored some weird Ubuntu distributions. ... Browse other questions tagged distribution-choice virtual-machine small-distribution or ask your own question. It is lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and features Xfce desktop environment. So, if you are a Windows user and want to try any Linux distribution, then you have landed on the right web page. We've picked the most interesting, lightweight Linux versions for you to install. Nate Drake, Linux Mint General discussion Good lightweight Linux distro for web browsing in a virtual machine? Arch Linux qcow2 image = 3GB. Most of the distros on this list won’t eat up a lot of your resources but a couple of them are fairly demanding, so make sure to pick those only if you have a powerful rig. Receive news and offers from our other brands? Linux Mint Mate is especially good looking, thanks to the Mint Menu and extra attention it receives from the Linux Mint team. 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