Can I successfully install ubuntu-18.04.1-desktop-amd64 on a PC with a Pentium CPU B960 @ 2.20 GHz and 2GB of RAM?
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https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop should answer your question. – mook765 May 18 '18 at 12:50
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5Possible duplicate of Will my device work with Ubuntu? – Martin Thornton May 18 '18 at 12:56
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12GB of RAM is the problem. Consider to increase it, or use lightweight distro as Xubuntu or Lubuntu. – N0rbert May 18 '18 at 13:03
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1Yes, you can. Lubuntu or Xubuntu would be advisable. – Bruni May 18 '18 at 14:33
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1Possible duplicate of How do I find out which version and derivative of Ubuntu is right for my hardware in terms of minimal system requirements? – karel May 18 '18 at 23:57
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Yes, you can install a 64-bit version of an operating system, for as per CNET your Pentium is a 64-bit processor. However, it is not a very fast processor, and when combined with the small amount of RAM you have, it will be a relatively slow machine. Choosing Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu-MATE, or another lightweight distro will probably result in a more pleasing user experience. The first three are preferred because this is a *buntu-centric support site, and we can't help with non-*buntu issues.
You may also wish to consider use of a 32-bit distro, instead of a 64-bit, as 64-bit apps use about 50% more RAM than their 32-bit counterparts.
Using a distro which has the Linux kernel 4.15 or higher protects you against Spectre/Meltdown hacks. The lesser-used distros may not be using kernel 4.15; Ubuntu 18.04 family distros do.
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