Re: [PLUG] Recommendations for an OS that will run on 256MB laptop

[jeffv via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>]

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/linux-distro-space/
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-lightweight-linux-distro
also running from USB with persistence.

*I have not used them.


On 10/16/24 09:08, Steven Grunza via plug wrote:
> I am looking to use an old laptop for a proof-of-concept project.  It 
> needs an OS but only has 256MB of system RAM, which is the maximum the 
> machine will hold.  It originally ran Windows TabletPC (basically WinXP).
>
> I was thinking of trying Slax but the recommendation is 512MB minimum 
> for Slax.
>
> It would basically be a programming station with WiFi or Ethernet 
> connection to report results/statistics using a USB connected 
> programming pod and a USB connected barcode scanner.
>
> Any suggestions as to a Linux (or BSD) distribution that would work with 
> only 256MB?
>
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