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What operating system uses the least cpu? - Annuit Coeptis - 08-13-2011
I just installed XP on an old obsolete computer so that I could use it as a media server and torrent downloader and stuff. It has a pretty low quality cpu so I chose XP for the low system requirements and the windows networking capabilities, but now that I think about it I might be able to do the same things with this computer using a linux distro.
Can anyone recommend a linux os that has bare minimum cpu requirements and fancy networking capabilities compatible with windows computers on a windows network?
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - Джеймс Krew - 08-14-2011
dam small linux i believe was good but most linux's dont use alot
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - Solidus - 08-14-2011
http://www.slitaz.org/en/
Fact, not opinion.
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - Blazin - 09-02-2011
I would imagine a linux os like centos would use the less cpu.
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - sam4 - 09-03-2011
Yes you may try the linux mint it's light and fast.
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - Annuit Coeptis - 09-18-2011
The reason I ask is because I have a very low quality computer that I want to keep on my network for doing menial tasks. These are the three things that I want this computer to do:
-download/seed torrents all day long
-stream video over a network seamlessly
-Password protect shared files on a network so that only certain people can access certain folders + read only
-make use of the optical drive for burning, ripping dvds and cds. (the computer has a nice optical drive I don't want to go to waste)
-also needs to be able to play all video types
If there is a linux distro that can do all of that on a network of windows computers I would be super happy.
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - remixedcat - 09-18-2011
damn small linux or puppy linux are good small distros.
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - etc - 09-18-2011
i believe puppy is a lot better than dsl though.
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - King_Cooper - 09-18-2011
I use Puppy Linux on my sister's old computer for her. She only uses it for web browsing and email, and she loves it. I just have it boot from a USB driver for her, and it still runs fast. Definitely my choice over Damn Small Linux.
RE: What operating system uses the least cpu? - AceInfinity - 09-18-2011
Ever heard of ReactOS?
Also, it doesn't depend on the OS as much. There's a factor of being 64 bit or 32 bit as well.