What is the minimum size to install and use ubuntu comfortably?
I am looking in to something like elementary OS on a 32gb ssd. is that possible or would i not have enough space for everything?
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2This entirely depends on what else you plan to install. For example, if you install games, then you need more space than someone who doesn't install games. – edwinksl Sep 09 '16 at 18:36
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3https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements Beyond that how many applications are you planning to install and what are your data requirements ? – Panther Sep 09 '16 at 18:37
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Ubuntu works just fine in my 8GB EC2 instance. There is no GUI though... – kush Sep 09 '16 at 18:37
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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 Sep 09 '16 at 18:39
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@karel I would argue this is different because OP wants to install a SPECIFIC Ubuntu version and wants to know if his specs would perform. – David Sep 09 '16 at 18:42
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To be specific, any currently supported version of Ubuntu can be installed on 10GB disk space and Ubuntu Server requires a minimum of only 1.4GB disk space, but it will be cramped if it is not given more disk space. A 32GB SSD will be large enough for some, and a 64GB SSD will be fine for most people. – karel Sep 09 '16 at 18:45
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Shortly, "yes", however you may run into slow file transferring and other problems due to a small SSD, especially if you intend to be using any large programs, such as games. The bare-minimum required specs that can be found here are as follows:
700 MHz processor (about Intel Celeron or better)
512 MiB RAM (system memory)
- 5 GB of hard-drive space (or USB stick, memory card or external drive but see LiveCD for an alternative approach)
- A display capable of 1024x768 resolution
- Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
- Internet access is helpful
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i only intend to do some light progamming, i just want the system to start fast and be snappy – tomkis Sep 09 '16 at 18:52
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Not sure if it would be as "fast and snappy" as for example my 3 TB drive *;)* but it'll get the job done! – David Sep 09 '16 at 18:53
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32GB should be fast and snappy if you're not a pack rat. The slowest, oldest SSD is noticeably faster than any HDD. – karel Sep 09 '16 at 18:55
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