lubuntu would struggle at 128 RAM, Yes, it is possible if you use core and a minimal browser, Let me point you to http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1590614&page=16&p=11832431#post11832431
Regards, Phill. On 8 January 2014 03:18, chris hermansen <[email protected]> wrote: > Andrew and list > > On Jan 7, 2014 6:16 PM, "Andrew Moore" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > There were a few issues. First of all, the ISO was downloaded with OS > X, which is not able to mount the image. Evidently it is not in ISO 9660 > format (which is readable by any OS)? Secondly, the SHA256 checksum was > verified, but the resulting DVD could not be booted by the laptop (an > Inspiron 8200), and the laptop is not able (i.e., too old) to boot from USB > device. DVD can be read once the laptop is booted with Centos 6.5. Is it > possible that just as OS X is unable to mount the DVD, an older laptop may > be unable to boot it? > > > > The long and the short of it is that Ubuntu 13.10 cannot be easily > installed onto this laptop, which is unfortunate because it’s a great > machine. Any plans for a LiveCD? Any other routes to installing? Thank > you! > > -AM > > I took a look at this machine on a few computer magazine reviews, which > show a typical config of 128mb RAM and a 40gb hard drive, as well as a > 1.6ghz processor. > > In my experience, this won't run Ubuntu; there is far too little RAM. you > may be able to get Lubuntu going on it but I would not count on it. > > If you want to try Lubuntu it should fit on a bootable CD-ROM. > > -- > Ubuntu-quality mailing list > [email protected] > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-quality > > -- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/phillw
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