[GLLUG] Ubuntu on damaged hardware...

[Ian M Walker]

"Ubuntu clearly requires something like a 1.5GHz CPU to operate decently." 

In my (limited) experience, Ubuntu isn't THAT resource-hungry. I run it on a 
700mhz Celeron w/ only 256mb RAM and its pretty snappy, considering. Boot 
time isn't that fast, but it works okay. 

I'm in the process of setting it up as a drum machine / sequencer for doing 
some home recording. Its not fast enough to handle actually recording (my 
PowerBook will handle that), but it'll act as a player just fine. 

Were I running it as my primary machine? I'd probably want something with a 
little bit higher spec, but its not too bad. For checking mail, IM and 
office applications it'd be fine for most patient people. 

I was a bit surprised at how well it ran. 

Ian!