Hi, all
I have an old Windows XP laptop which I occasionally use because I like some of the old software. I would like to dual-boot with Antix, so that I can go online safely.
Which version of Antix is best for me? I have an Intel Core 2 Duo; t7250@2.00Ghz; 1.99 ram.
Apologies if I don't reply to any responses in quick time- it's late here and I'm about to go to bed.
Kind regards
Nifty542
topic title: Which Antix for me?
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nifty542Posts: 4
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#2
Try the beta2 and use stable Jessie. It has been trouble free for me.
If wanting XFCE. Go with MX-14.4 version. It is also rock solid.
If a Linux newbie. I suggest MX-14.4 instead as it is easier to use if inexperienced with using Linux.
If wanting XFCE. Go with MX-14.4 version. It is also rock solid.
If a Linux newbie. I suggest MX-14.4 instead as it is easier to use if inexperienced with using Linux.
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jdmeaux1952Posts: 667
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#3
I wish I had read this yesterday.
For noobs going from XP to linux, I would suggest MX-14. This collaboration between the MEPIS community and the AntiX community is rock solid, and very intuitive. I have friends in their 60's who find it easier to use, and the docs just about explain everything. There are excellent apps to help you do just about everything.
For noobs going from XP to linux, I would suggest MX-14. This collaboration between the MEPIS community and the AntiX community is rock solid, and very intuitive. I have friends in their 60's who find it easier to use, and the docs just about explain everything. There are excellent apps to help you do just about everything.
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nifty542Posts: 4
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#4
Hi, all
Many thanks for the replies. I shall certainly give this a try. I use Mint on my desktop, but want to get more familiar with the nuts and bolts of Linux- something you don't often need to do with Mint.
Regards
Nifty
Many thanks for the replies. I shall certainly give this a try. I use Mint on my desktop, but want to get more familiar with the nuts and bolts of Linux- something you don't often need to do with Mint.
Regards
Nifty
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rust collectorPosts: 765
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#5
On that machine, any version will run well, so it is up to you how easy you want things to be.
Antix is probably a bit harder, if you are somewhat new to linux, than MX14.
Otoh, antix is not that hard either.
If you have enough space on your drive, there is no problem installing both... See which one you like more.
Antix is probably a bit harder, if you are somewhat new to linux, than MX14.
Otoh, antix is not that hard either.
If you have enough space on your drive, there is no problem installing both... See which one you like more.
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fatmacPosts: 850
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#6
If you want to get to know Linux, I think AntiX is better. MX is great for just installing & using.
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nifty542Posts: 4
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#7
Hi, all
Many thanks for the replies! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer. The hard drive is 75Gb. 12Gb is allocated to XP
Kind regards
Nifty
Many thanks for the replies! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer. The hard drive is 75Gb. 12Gb is allocated to XP
Kind regards
Nifty
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masinickPosts: 1,139
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#8
Hi nifty542, if you have a 75 GB hard drive and you're only allocating 12 GB of it to Windows and the rest is freely available, then you can conceivably split the remaining space into several partitions in order to evaluate MX-14, antiX, and include a swap partition, and if you want, even a spare data partition, depending on your knowledge, plans, and interest.
MX-14 has a slightly easier entry point in terms of the ease of use of the applications, and the documentation is first rate. AntiX won't be that much of a drop off, and many of us here are glad to help with questions, but ultimately the choice is yours. Without a doubt you can create a smaller, lighter, faster system with antiX, but equally without a doubt, you can install MX-14, do very little tweaking to it, and have a system you can use for a long time.
My personal solution, like most of those who have responded, is to install, test, and use just about everything that the MEPIS and antiX projects produce. We don't expect everyone to follow that path, but I'll say this, it's a great way to learn if you have the time and the interest.
MX-14 has a slightly easier entry point in terms of the ease of use of the applications, and the documentation is first rate. AntiX won't be that much of a drop off, and many of us here are glad to help with questions, but ultimately the choice is yours. Without a doubt you can create a smaller, lighter, faster system with antiX, but equally without a doubt, you can install MX-14, do very little tweaking to it, and have a system you can use for a long time.
My personal solution, like most of those who have responded, is to install, test, and use just about everything that the MEPIS and antiX projects produce. We don't expect everyone to follow that path, but I'll say this, it's a great way to learn if you have the time and the interest.
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nifty542Posts: 4
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#9
Hi
Many thanks for taking the trouble to reply. I think I will go ahead with Antix, because I really like the idea of a fast distro. I use Mint Mate on my desktop mainly because I haven't really liked KDE for a while. I do use Windows 7, on another laptop, but only because my work dictates that I must.
I really appreciate you all taking the trouble to reply. Sorry that I am slow to answer- work is really getting in the way of playing around with a new distro!
Regards
Nifty
Many thanks for taking the trouble to reply. I think I will go ahead with Antix, because I really like the idea of a fast distro. I use Mint Mate on my desktop mainly because I haven't really liked KDE for a while. I do use Windows 7, on another laptop, but only because my work dictates that I must.
I really appreciate you all taking the trouble to reply. Sorry that I am slow to answer- work is really getting in the way of playing around with a new distro!
Regards
Nifty