wich linux should i run

joodle

I bought a PC, used one, for 90 euros

And i want to run Linux on it But my question is, Wich linux should i run on it? I just want to use it for surfing the web, no gaming and stuff

It has 2GB Ram and an Intel Celeron Processor

gsrdgrdghd

Depends on which servers you use. If you mainly use Debian i'd recommend a Debian-based distro like Ubuntu.

ElliotJ

Arch, so you can be all hipster and stuff.

joodle

Going to try Debian 6

Maounique

Debian 6 is my hint too. Is stable and fast. Only problem for me is with the "non-free" stuff which can be annoying at times. M

gbshouse

+1 for Debian

@Maounique - you can update your souces.list to include non-free

Maounique

Of course, can also use specially cooked USB keys for install with the "non-free" firmwares, it is just annoying, not a deal-breaker. M

jcaleb

mint 13

gsrdgrdghd

@joodle said: Going to try Debian 6

Debian isn't really optimal for a Desktop

Maounique

Can do everything he needs and he can make it do ONLY what he needs. Other derivatives from Debian seldom give the opportunity to install only what you need. M

gsrdgrdghd

I was more refering to the age of packages in the debian repos which isn't nice for a desktop.

joepie91

For a desktop that just has to work without fuss and where things stay working, OpenSuSE. For a machine to play around with and try things, Debian.

GetKVM_Ash

Ubuntu 12.04. I swapped from XP to it and haven't looked back, its the perfect contrast between Windows and Linux IMHO. Especially if you have other people that are going to use it in the house that aren't familiar with Linux.

ShardHost

Mint with Mate. It's 'Ubuntu done right'

djvdorp

Ubuntu, as it has great hardware support and is just a bloated Debian for desktops. Or Xubuntu which is lighter on resources

peppr

Ubuntu 12.04 ;)

joepie91

I would not recommend Ubuntu, it has a tendency to break on updates/upgrades.

jcaleb

linux mint with mate is best. or try cinamion

GetKVM_Ash

@joepie91 said: I would not recommend Ubuntu, it has a tendency to break on updates/upgrades.

Havent had any issues so far. There are a lot of updates though,

Liam

For you, backtrack linux will probably be the most useful ;-)

djvdorp

@liam said: For you, backtrack linux will probably be the most useful ;-)

Noooo pl0x dont haxxx0rz my wifi :(

Maounique

BT is not only for wifi, besides that is pretty common software they have in, but also for auditing ethernet and various hosts even on the internet. M

joodle

Installed Ubuntu, running fine But i got a problem, i installed the drivers for my video card (from my old pc, HD 5670) but i can find the catalyst control center

alfredino

For low specs I'd recommend the Debian based Crunchbang or the Ubuntu based Lubuntu. Both run fine on my old 1.6ghz Laptop.

djvdorp

@alfredino said: For low specs I'd recommend the Debian based Crunchbang or the Ubuntu based Lubuntu. Both run fine on my old 1.6ghz Laptop.

Crunchbang ftw

gsrdgrdghd

@alfredino said: Both run fine on my old 1.6ghz Laptop.

Ubuntu also runs fine on an 1.3ghz i3 (which clocks down to 800mhz most of the time)

joodle

Ah, nvm found it under Dash Home lol

PhilND

I personally think ubuntu i trash now. Unity is terrible. Go with debian or mint

yomero

Debian testing for desktops.

dmmcintyre3

Xubuntu

jcaleb

Avoid Unity and Gnome 3. Try Lubuntu.... its fast.