Lightweight Linux for Older Computers
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Published3 months ago
Duration26:44
Video IDsJGf8zVt3MI
Languageen
CategoryScience & Technology
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views55.1K
Likes6.1K
Comments777
Engagement Rate12.44%
Likes per 100 views11.03
Comments per 1K views14.11
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Description
Lightweight Linux distributions for three different categories of older computer, including those with 64-bit and even 32-bit processors. Video covers Lubuntu, MX Linux, Linux Lite, Q4OS and AntiX.
The episode in which I built my custom Mini-ITX case is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-61MPXYqGE
Lightweight Linux distro websites:
Lubuntu: https://lubuntu.me/
MX Linux: https://mxlinux.com/
Linux Lite: https://www.linuxliteos.com/
Q4OS: https://q4os.org/
AntiX: https://antixlinux.com/
You can find all of the ExplainingComputers Linux episodes on this page: https://explainingcomputers.com/linux_videos.html
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/@ExplainingComputers
And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ChristopherBarnatt
Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
01:09 Linux for powerful 64-bit older computers with 4GB+ RAM
11:15 Linux for less powerful 64-bit older computers with 4GB or less RAM
20:36 Linux for 32-bit processors
25:38 Summary Table
#Linux #Lightweight #32bit #Oldcomputer #oldhardware #ExplainingComputers