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Re: Looking for a good OS for an older desktop: Advice needed

If you think that's old, you should see my 18-yr old Thinkpad,  with a Pentium M!

Most distros have been dropping 32-bit support and there will no doubt be more to come. The one that will keep on going — they support all manner of things — is Debian, but it's not too friendly on the PC as opposed to the server. There are two good distros that use the software from Debian to create a carefully-designed package for older, smaller computers. Both have good forums with helpful members — like us, and no...
If you think that's old, you should see my 18-yr old Thinkpad,  with a Pentium M!

Most distros have been dropping 32-bit support and there will no doubt be more to come. The one that will keep on going — they support all manner of things — is Debian, but it's not too friendly on the PC as opposed to the server. There are two good distros that use the software from Debian to create a carefully-designed package for older, smaller computers. Both have good forums with helpful members — like us, and no...