On Mon, 2006-03-13 at 12:43 +1100, Star King of the Grape Trees wrote: > Kumar Appaiah wrote: > > >Dear Users, > >I would like your suggestion of a Sarge install on a low memory > >system. The system actually has a 750 Mhz P-III, and 56 MB RAM (+ 8 MB > >VRAM, I hear). Now, I would like to install Sarge on to that machine > >for internet browsing and word processing. I would like your advice on > >what software and, in particular, what window manager to use so that > >sluggishness can be minimized. > > > >Thanks. > > > >Kumar > > > > > I would probably suggest IceWM/Fluxbox or any other mimilaist WM. > > The browser is probably going to be a bit more difficult, probably > suggest you to try an old netscape or the latest mozilla firefox. Don't > use an old mozilla. > > At a pinch, elinks in graphical mode can do very well, with javascript > compatibility. (You may have to find and compile the graphical version > yourself). Nice and fast. > > As for word processing, probably abiword. > As for program selection, try to minimize the number of libraries you > have loaded - ie, standardize on gtk if possible. > >
I agree on the Abiword suggestion. Also, depending on how "heavy" your web browsing is, I'd suggest dillo. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
