On 07/17/2014 12:16 PM, Aere Greenway wrote: > On 07/17/2014 10:07 AM, Deborah P wrote: >> Since the Windows XP that was pre-installed is no longer supported I >> wanted to try an open source OS and Lubuntu was recommended. > Based on my experience with my Windows test machines (including two > that still have XP), as long as you don't browse the Internet or do > e-mail on your XP system, you can probably keep your XP partition for > running software that doesn't work on Linux. > > This claim is based on my experience so far. I use my Windows > partitions strictly for testing, and don't browse the Internet or do > e-mail with them. I offer no guarantee. > > I like Lubuntu, and it will run on slow machines that are now too slow > for Xubuntu (a 450 megahertz, 512 megabytes RAM machine, for example). > > Kubuntu seems to run better than Ubuntu/Unity (which appears to be > even slower than Windows 7). > > Just my general experience in testing various systems. I have not > done benchmark performance testing. > Hi, I agree fully with Aere. Your machine is powerful enough to run most versions of Ubuntu. You would have a somewhat slow experience with Ubuntu Unity (the default Ubuntu) and Kubuntu and possibly Ubuntu Gnome Remix... though I have never tested that one, but all the others should run fine. You need around 4Gig to get the best experience from those.
Lubuntu or Xubuntu will be the best experience for you. You can repartition to keep XP, but as Aere said DO NOT use the internet. You can also install ClamTK to rid your windows partition from Viruses. But running XP is fairly risky. Also, if your processor supports it you can run a Virtual Machine of XP to run Windows programs inside Ubuntu. If you choose Lubuntu and have issues, just post and e-mail here and we will do everything we can to help you! There are certain graphics cards and wireless cards that need an extra step to get working (you need to install additional things). We look forward to hearing from you again!! -- Regards -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users
