Stripped-down versions of Linux, especially for older computers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

We list the best lightweight Linux distros, to make it simple and easy to run a more stripped-down version of Linux, especially for older computers. This means you shouldn't expect these distros to ...

The first name on the list, Puppy Linux is a must-try Linux distro for low-end PC users. It is renowned for its extremely small size and minimal system requirement. The distro is designed to run ...

What is a Linux distro? A desktop operating system comprises different parts, be it Windows, Linux, or macOS. You need the core of the OS, known as a kernel (in this case, the Linux kernel), and the ...

Zorin OS vs. Solus: I tested two great Linux distros for beginners to find out which is best ...

This distro makes MX look heavy.

A fresh entry has just appeared in the world of Linux distributions: Loss32, a lightweight operating system built from scratch with one goal in mind — giving old and low-resource computers a new lease ...

I've had a particular HP laptop for over 17 years. It now runs like a snail and has been gathering dust on my shelf for the last seven years. I had the bright idea of installing Linux on it and ...