I've tried many Linux distros to use *a netbook released in 2010*. I'm a noob who has been using Linux for less than a month.
My choice is ArchBang. It's harder than other distro like Linux Mint, but it's the fastest and most stable for an old netbook. And it's easy once you get used to it.
ArchBang's advantage is that it is easy to maintain and manage even in old netbook and does not lose support. Other older distros also worked on netbook, but they were older versions that out of support.
There are not many things I can do with my old netbook, so I don't have to download unnecessary apps as much as possible is the advantage of ArchLinux. And for noob like me, ArchBang has significantly lowered that difficulty.
ArchBang Linux, being based on Arch Linux, is known for its lightweight nature, simplicity, and rolling release model. It aims to provide a user-friendly Arch Linux experience by offering a pre-configured Openbox window manager and essential software.
Users who appreciate the flexibility and control offered by Arch Linux but want a more streamlined installation process and a ready-to-use desktop environment may find ArchBang to be a good choice. However, individual preferences for Linux distributions can vary based on specific needs and use cases.
For the latest and most accurate information, it's recommended to check user reviews, community forums, and the official ArchBang website.
this best distro based on arch, this usualy realy arch+modif for purpose to use fery lightweight, fast, and eficiency. realy im use this distro, highly customization for use my private custom distro, and also this distro latest current version, general my use for daily programing for student, it's very highly custombizabilty for user advanced. for isues: i'm find problem want to instalation, the problem is option "partition scheme" in after run scripts "ABINSTALL" in terminal the selected cfdisk, so the that problem has solved if when i'm use tools fdisk for partition scheme, this full powerly easy to use modif and create new partition to install archbang. sumary this distro eficiency highly for advanced user, and customizablility.
I expected failure, but not only did the installer work, but so does everything else they provide. Well there was this Arch Keyring thing. You know the one. Easily fixed (they actually tell you how).
To make matters even better, I went full-on and installed the Linux headers and then the nvdia proprietary drivers. They worked as well. Even installed a Windows game. Stunned.
Okay, so it's not for Windows users wanting a first experience of Linux. I'm quite sure the text-based installer (which worked very well for me) would see them power down and remove the USB, but for me it was logical and performed quite correctly and quickly.
This distro is "minimal" in what it offers, but there are "users" who need a distro like this, installed by someone who knows Arch well, is careful and knows what the user needs. Browser, printer, working sound, a password manager (like keepassxc), maybe office, maybe an updater script and they're good to go.
Pros:
* Fast (to install, boot, etc)
* Simple (OpenBox)
* Small (just over 500 pkgs to start)
* Lightweight
* Arch (by the way)
* Wifi is there by default - you connect it
Cons:
* Text menu installer (absolutely fine if you know what you're really doing)
* You must set up the pacman keys (yes, it's true: via pacman-key, initialise then populate)
* Minimal Arch - no update GUI, no AUR, no DKMS, but if you don't need them....
* Desktop is OpenBox. It works and if you don't know, then there's just Firefox in the bar.
Despite the cons, if you know Arch, it's a great minimal distro.
I've been using archbang for years and its stability is never let me down. A few weeks ago i installed on an old pc, it went smooth and fast. I recommend using automated system and never try to install such programs like grub manually if you don't know what you're doing.
What i like most on archbang that is comes with minimal. Only a browser and terminal. If you love the simplicity and building the system by yourself then this is the best. After installation, you must install gvfs package to access other partitions of your hard drive.
Overall, archbang is the best choice among arch based distros.
Version: 0101 Rating: 9 Date: 2021-06-29 Votes: 7
I installed AB on hardware so I can hit the ground running with
Archlinux. Great light-weigth distro that uses 200MB of ram when I
boot into my daily and visually-OK i3 session. I imagine it is
also nice as an live-usb due to openbox with a good conky.
It will be a 10/10 (for me) when,
-> The great text-based installer helper is improved to cover
small issues:
- Add ability (or a hint how) to always `exit` a menu without
closing the installer
- Grub did not automatically install, whereas the most basic
`grub-install /dev/sdX` command worked for me. Except...
- ... A bug is triggered after manual grub install, making the
installer non responsive. So I had to set passwords etc. first,
then install GRUB and crash out of the installer.
-> Openbox is perhaps more intuitive, but my theoretical 10/10
distro ships with (an option for) i3.
-> Sound did not work `out the box` via Displayport. A Switch to
the Nvidia drivers fixed it.
Miscellaneous items
1. `neofetch` does not recognize AB, but "sees" Arch linux
2. The flowers wallpaper attrackted me more than it should have
3. Nice purple/flower default theme
4. The website has a certain je'ne sais quoi... joi de vivre
5. I will install it on my laptop for work as well.
I installed on a Aspire One netbook. Twice. First time Grub failed to install, Tried again, installing Syslinux as bootloader. Now boots and runs. Runs very fast, perfect distro for this netbook. Install what you need.
I've tried many Linux distros to use *a netbook released in 2010*. I'm a noob who has been using Linux for less than a month.
My choice is ArchBang. It's harder than other distro like Linux Mint, but it's the fastest and most stable for an old netbook. And it's easy once you get used to it.
ArchBang's advantage is that it is easy to maintain and manage even in old netbook and does not lose support. Other older distros also worked on netbook, but they were older versions that out of support.
There are not many things I can do with my old netbook, so I don't have to download unnecessary apps as much as possible is the advantage of ArchLinux. And for noob like me, ArchBang has significantly lowered that difficulty.
ArchBang Linux, being based on Arch Linux, is known for its lightweight nature, simplicity, and rolling release model. It aims to provide a user-friendly Arch Linux experience by offering a pre-configured Openbox window manager and essential software.
Users who appreciate the flexibility and control offered by Arch Linux but want a more streamlined installation process and a ready-to-use desktop environment may find ArchBang to be a good choice. However, individual preferences for Linux distributions can vary based on specific needs and use cases.
For the latest and most accurate information, it's recommended to check user reviews, community forums, and the official ArchBang website.
this best distro based on arch, this usualy realy arch+modif for purpose to use fery lightweight, fast, and eficiency. realy im use this distro, highly customization for use my private custom distro, and also this distro latest current version, general my use for daily programing for student, it's very highly custombizabilty for user advanced. for isues: i'm find problem want to instalation, the problem is option "partition scheme" in after run scripts "ABINSTALL" in terminal the selected cfdisk, so the that problem has solved if when i'm use tools fdisk for partition scheme, this full powerly easy to use modif and create new partition to install archbang. sumary this distro eficiency highly for advanced user, and customizablility.
I expected failure, but not only did the installer work, but so does everything else they provide. Well there was this Arch Keyring thing. You know the one. Easily fixed (they actually tell you how).
To make matters even better, I went full-on and installed the Linux headers and then the nvdia proprietary drivers. They worked as well. Even installed a Windows game. Stunned.
Okay, so it's not for Windows users wanting a first experience of Linux. I'm quite sure the text-based installer (which worked very well for me) would see them power down and remove the USB, but for me it was logical and performed quite correctly and quickly.
This distro is "minimal" in what it offers, but there are "users" who need a distro like this, installed by someone who knows Arch well, is careful and knows what the user needs. Browser, printer, working sound, a password manager (like keepassxc), maybe office, maybe an updater script and they're good to go.
Pros:
* Fast (to install, boot, etc)
* Simple (OpenBox)
* Small (just over 500 pkgs to start)
* Lightweight
* Arch (by the way)
* Wifi is there by default - you connect it
Cons:
* Text menu installer (absolutely fine if you know what you're really doing)
* You must set up the pacman keys (yes, it's true: via pacman-key, initialise then populate)
* Minimal Arch - no update GUI, no AUR, no DKMS, but if you don't need them....
* Desktop is OpenBox. It works and if you don't know, then there's just Firefox in the bar.
Despite the cons, if you know Arch, it's a great minimal distro.
I've been using archbang for years and its stability is never let me down. A few weeks ago i installed on an old pc, it went smooth and fast. I recommend using automated system and never try to install such programs like grub manually if you don't know what you're doing.
What i like most on archbang that is comes with minimal. Only a browser and terminal. If you love the simplicity and building the system by yourself then this is the best. After installation, you must install gvfs package to access other partitions of your hard drive.
Overall, archbang is the best choice among arch based distros.
I installed AB on hardware so I can hit the ground running with
Archlinux. Great light-weigth distro that uses 200MB of ram when I
boot into my daily and visually-OK i3 session. I imagine it is
also nice as an live-usb due to openbox with a good conky.
It will be a 10/10 (for me) when,
-> The great text-based installer helper is improved to cover
small issues:
- Add ability (or a hint how) to always `exit` a menu without
closing the installer
- Grub did not automatically install, whereas the most basic
`grub-install /dev/sdX` command worked for me. Except...
- ... A bug is triggered after manual grub install, making the
installer non responsive. So I had to set passwords etc. first,
then install GRUB and crash out of the installer.
-> Openbox is perhaps more intuitive, but my theoretical 10/10
distro ships with (an option for) i3.
-> Sound did not work `out the box` via Displayport. A Switch to
the Nvidia drivers fixed it.
Miscellaneous items
1. `neofetch` does not recognize AB, but "sees" Arch linux
2. The flowers wallpaper attrackted me more than it should have
3. Nice purple/flower default theme
4. The website has a certain je'ne sais quoi... joi de vivre
5. I will install it on my laptop for work as well.
I installed on a Aspire One netbook. Twice. First time Grub failed to install, Tried again, installing Syslinux as bootloader. Now boots and runs. Runs very fast, perfect distro for this netbook. Install what you need.
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