Subj : Re: laptops
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Tracker1
Date : Tue Nov 03 2020 15:53:53

On 10/29/2020 6:34 AM, poindexter FORTRAN wrote:
>> Some distros such as Ubuntu MATE are intended for older systems with
>> lower resources.  Switching over from OSX to an OS running less
>> overhead should result in better performance.
> 
> Lubuntu is another fine choice for low-end systems. Uses LXDE and a
> selection of smaller-footprint apps than vanilla Ubuntu. I ran it
> well on single-core Thinkpads with a gig of RAM for years.

Exactly, not to mention the security concerns of running something new 
vs. a 7yo unmaintained OS.

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Michael J. Ryan
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