[SATLUG] Fitting Linux to the Hardware

[mike sullivan]

Arthur Hall wrote:
> Thanks to all who responded to my earlier query about
> resetting a password.  Between your suggestions and
> "SuSE Linux 9.3 for Dummies" I cracked the code and
> now have access to a donated laptop.
>
> Next challenge: what would you recommend I install on
> a Dell Latitude laptop with 40MB of RAM and a 1.4GB
> hard drive?  It's not my best laptop, but it's fun to
> play with and might help me explore Linux more
> thoroughly.  I have SuSE linux 9.1 and 9.3, Damn Small
> Linux, and Ubuntu available.  Thanks.
>   
Arthur, go with DSL or even try getting Puppy. I understand that Ubuntu 
can be pared back pretty well to run on older equipment.

Mike WN5PMR