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What distro would you recommend for a 32-bit old Acer One laptop?

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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.

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Fabrik872@lemmy.world
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Debian

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rambos@lemm.ee
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Isnt min suggested 2GB for debian? Well I was running it on 1GB

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

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Doll_Tow_Jet-ski@kbin.socialOP
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Yeah it’s going to be a debian-based at least, that’s for sure

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Jumuta@sh.itjust.works
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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.

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HumanPerson@sh.itjust.works
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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.

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Doll_Tow_Jet-ski@kbin.socialOP
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I’ve been hearing good things about opensuse while researching my alternatives

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