6. MX Linux
MX Linux is based on Ubuntu Linux. One of the derivatives of Ubuntu is included in the lightweight Linux distribution. In accordance with the desktop environment they use, XFCE, KDE, and Fluxbox, making this OS can run lightly even on old computers.
Until now they also still support 32-bit Linux. If you still using an old computer right now, you can try to install it. The minimum hardware required is as follows.
MX Linux Minimum Requirements:
- Modern i686 Intel or AMD processor
- 1GB RAM
- Hard Drive 6GB
- Download MX Linux 32-bit
7. Zorin OS Lite
Zorin OS Lite is one of the Linux distros still available for a 32-bit system. I tried this distro on my old computer and it runs very well. There are several variants of Zorin OS such as Pro, Core, and Education which use the GNOME Desktop Environment, and Zorin OS Lite which uses XCFE. the Lite version is very smooth to use on older laptops.
Zorin OS Lite Minimum Requirements:
- Intel/AMD Single Core 1 GHz
- 1GB of RAM
- 10GB of available disk space
8. Mageia
Mageia is a community-based Linux distribution that was first released in 2011. It is a fork of Mandriva Linux and is developed by a non-profit organization called Mageia.org. The distribution provide a stable, secure, and user-friendly computing experience for both desktop and server users.
Some features of Mageia Linux:
- A choice of desktop environments, including KDE, GNOME, XFCE, LXQt, and Cinnamon
- Support 32-bit systems
- A large and active community of developers and users, who contribute to the development of the distribution
- A comprehensive package manager (urpmi) that allows users to easily install, update, and remove software packages
- A focus on security, with regular security updates and patches
Mageia Minimum Requirements:
- Processor: any AMD, Intel, or VIA
- 512MB of RAM
- 5GB of available disk space
