![]() If I was looking to get someone off of Windows XP and onto something better suited for an older computer, Linux Lite would indeed be a contender. Should the development team hit hard times, this could potentially impact its development. The only downside is that it’s lacking the financial infrastructure (support) seen with other distros. With Linux Lite, you have the benefit of using a dedicated forum community filled with Linux Lite enthusiasts. With Xubuntu, you’re looking at using the Ubuntu support forums for help. Each step of any given how-to is bundled with helpful images. Similar to how Linux Mint created distro specific tools for its own needs, Lite created its tool set with the lightweight distro in mind. Linux Lite also comes with Lite specific tools for managing and updating your Linux Lite system. Just the fact that Linux Lite focuses on using a LTS model is of huge benefit to anyone who values a “just works” type of experience. Linux Lite is a fantastic distro for anyone looking for the lightweight desktop found with Xubuntu, but using an LTS release and a bit more polish out of the box. However if you are thinking of using PIXEL on something not Pi related, then you might be better off looking for one of the other Linux distros listed in this article. PIXEL does a fine job at balancing performance with appearance on the Raspberry Pi. Running on PIXEL makes a lot of sense for anyone trying to use a Pi as a desktop computer. But it’s not going to replace other well-established distros like Ubuntu or Mint for desktop x86/64bit users. – If you opt for the x86 version, you’ll find distros better suited for desktop usage by skipping PIXEL. – Requires a Raspberry Pi, unless you’re going with the x86 version. ![]() – The default fonts for PIXEL are outstanding right out of the box. – The provided PIXEL icons strike a balance between good enough for business, without being overly boring to look at. – PIXEL comes with 16 stock images that not only make for a great desktop wallpaper, but also provides EXIF data that share where each photo was taken. – Still running Raspbian behind the scenes, PIXEL provides a clean splash screen in place of Raspbian cryptic boot-up messages. – You’re provided with the same developer-friendly experience found with Raspbian, but PIXEL is better suited as a desktop operating system. It’s light on resources while still providing a rich in appearance operating system for those who demand more from their desktop experience. PIXEL might be the ultimate lightweight Linux distro for the Raspberry Pi. PIXEL for the Pi however, is pretty rock solid. But the Pi’s main Linux distro isn’t the most amazing desktop Linux experience available. It’s cheap, built with hardware hackers and creators in mind. ![]() PIXEL – Best Lightweight Distroįor many, the Raspberry Pi has changed the way we look at Linux computing. If you own an older PC that is 32bit, runs other lightweight environments with great difficulty and you need the machine to be operational, then yes, I highly recommend it.įor everyone else, I would point out that there are other great distros to consider first before setting on Puppy as your best lightweight Linux distro. While it can be installed, it’s usually not installed correctly and this leads to confusion. It’s not at its best as an installed Linux distro. – Puppy Linux is best when used as a live environment with a persistence option provided. Puppy also uses a unionfs/aufs stacking file system designed to keep all but the most recent altered files as read only. The single user root environment is not meant to be like a traditional distro. – Puppy Linux’s security model is usually misunderstood. This isn’t a bad thing from a resource usage viewpoint, however it gives off a dated feel. – Easily customizable both on the desktop or as a remastered ISO for your own needs. – Incredibly small footprint for older PCs and comes in a small 200MB ISO image. – Important software pre-installed with anything else you might need available from the Puppy package installer. – Two official versions available: Slacko based on Slackware and Tahrpup based on Ubuntu. – Runs on just about anything, from very old hardware to newer PCs. ![]() And if you decide you want a persistent install, you can add “persistence” to the live instance on the aforementioned flash drive. Puppy runs well on a CD/DVD or a flash drive. Puppy Linux can run PCs as old as Pentium 1 class. In terms of simply being an amazing lightweight distro, Puppy Linux is in a class all its own. To better address the lightweight distro needs for everyone, I’ve crafted this article to provide distro options that are the best of the lightweight variety, but also cross different user types. That said, I’ll be the first to acknowledge that what works for me might not be a perfect match for you. Zeroing in on the best lightweight Linux distro is something of a personal mission for me. ![]()
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