It’s an old model (Acer One D257) Processor is Intel Atom. Memory is 1GB DDR3 with 320 GB of HDD. I currently Have MX 21 running on it, but I need to reinstall because I forgot the root password. Since I’m reinstalling the OS, I thought I’d ask here for recommendations for an OS that makes the most of this oldie.

      • Yoddel_Hickory
        3·
        1 year ago

        I installed it successfully on a 512 MB machine the other day, with LXQT. Didn’t run very well though.

      • Jumuta@sh.itjust.works
        41·
        1 year ago

        Debian based distros can be very different from each other. Ubuntu, Mint, Pop!, etc are all based off debian. I think what the commenter you’re replying to is saying is to install the stock debian image, because that’s the lightest version of debian.

      • HumanPerson@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        I used to like Debian based (and still do; I use it on my server with no intention of switching) but Opensuse is great on the desktop and supports 32 bit. Even tumbleweed is rock solid.