[Top] 8 Lightweight Linux Distros for old machine PC

Linux Distro for Low-End PC -  If you looking for Lite Linux Distro for old notebook and Low End-Pc here top Linx distro which can run smoothly.

Top 8 Lightweight Distros Linux for old machine

1. Zorin OS :

• Most Popular Linus Destro and build for everybody.
• Best alternate for Windows user and loved it.
• It is Ubuntu LTS based OS.
• Compatible most old hardware pc and notebook.

Zorin OS

Minimum System requirement: 

• 1GHz x86 processor.
• 512mb RAM.
• 5GB free space.
• VGA 640x480 resolution.

2. LUbuntu :

• It is based on Linux district Ubuntu.
• More Lightweight Desktop Environment than Ubuntu.
• You can install software from Ubuntu repositories or software center.

LUbuntu

minimum System requirement:

• Pentium 4 or Pentium M AMD K8 or newer processor.
• 512 MB RAM or 1 GB recommended.
• 3 to 6 GB of free space.

3. ReactOS : 

• It is based on Windows NT design.
• Best alternate for very old PC which can run Windows 95, 98, XP and 2003.
• It is compatible with Windows NT Family Driver and Apps.

ReactOS

minimum System requirement:

• Pentium or later processor.
• 64 MB RAM, 256 MB RAM recommended.
• 450 MB free space with IDE/SATA.

4. Zenwalk : 

• It is a Slackware based GNU/Linux OS.
• It is run only one application per task.
• It is used the netpkg package management System.

Zenwalk

minimum System requirement:

• Pentium III or higher processor.
• 128 MB RAM recommended.
• 2GB free space.

5. Puppy Linux : 

• It is so small Linux, it doesn't even require Hard Disk.
• It can run completely on outdated hardware.
• Puppy Linux contain suitable application for general use.

Puppy Linux

Minimum System requirement:

• 333 MHz CPU 
• 256 MB RAM with 512 MB Swap

6. Slax :

• It is Debian based Linux.
• Slax is fast, lite and small Linux OS.
• It runs directly from USB Without Installing in hard drive.
• It is provided only with a web browser and terminal.

Slax

minimum System requirement:

• 32 MB RAM for boot Slax, 512 MB RAM is recommended.

7. Slitaz :

• Based on Linux Kernel and GNU software.
• Lite and High Performance.
• Compatible for Older Hardware.
• 30 MB ISO size and takes 80 MB Hard Disk Space.

Minimum System requirement:

• Pentium III or Celeron CPU processor.
• 256 MB RAM.
• 100 MB of free space.

8. Alpine :

• One of the Best small simple brilliant lightweight Linux Distro.
• It's size only under 180 MB.
• No Extra Unnecessary Preinstalled Software.
• It's run packaged format apk. 

9. Tiny Core :

• Extremely Small size with three different core types.
• Micro Core comes in only 11 MB it is without graphical desktop.
• Tiny core in at 16 MB with a graphical desktop environment.
• Core Plus is around 106 MB with additional functionality like wi-fi support.

Tiny Core

Minimum System requirement:

• Pentium 2 recommended.
• Ram 28 MB for Micro Core, 46 MB for Tiny Core and 128 MB recommended.

10. LXLE :

• It is based on Ubuntu and also uses the LXDE desktop environment.
• It's designed simply for reviving old PC.
• Perfect alternate for windows OS.
• LXLE covers everyday needs, offering the number of tweaks to improve performance.

LXLE

Minimum System requirement:

• Pentium III or IV recommended.
• RAM 512 MB to 1 GB recommended.
• Hard Disk Space 1 GB.

Top 8 Lightweight Distros Linux for old machine

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