9. OpenSUSE
OpenSUSE is one of the oldest Linux Distro. This distro was born in the 1990s in Germany. Since Linux version 5.0, openSUSE adopted the RPM format from Red Hat which previously used YaST.
There are two sources that are owned, namely Tumbleweed and Leap. The difference is that OpenSUSE Leap releases the latest versions in specified years similar to Ubuntu. While Tumbleweed is a rolling version like Arch Linux.
The 32-bit version, based on the OpenSUSE download site is only available for the Rolling version, Tumbleweed.
OpenSUSE Minimum Requirements:
- 2 GHz dual-core processor or better
- 2GB of RAM
- Over 40GB of available disk space
10. Bodhi
Bodhi Linux 32-bit is Linux based on Ubuntu 18.04 with Non-PAE architecture. PAE (Physical Address Extension) is a memory management feature for the x86 architecture.
There are 3 types of ISO images provided by Bodhi, Standard, HWE, and AppPack. The difference is that ISO Image Standard is intended for desktop and workstation computers, HWE is for desktops and workstations with the latest hardware, and AppPack is an ISO version that comes with applications.
You can read the full differences here.
Bodhi Linux Minimum Requirements:
- 32bit, 500MHz (Non-PAE) processor
- 512MB of RAM
- 5GB of drive space
11. Emmabuntus DE4
Emmabuntüs Linux is a distro-based Xubuntu released in 2011 in France. This Distro is named after Emma, a girl from a rural village in Cameroon, and “Buntu,” which means “humanity” in the African language of Zulu. Emmabuntüs is built on top of Xubuntu and features a lightweight and customizable Xfce desktop environment.
One of the unique features of Emmabuntüs is its focus on the reuse and refurbishing of older computers. The distribution includes tools that can help users easily donate their old computers to non-profit organizations, schools, and other groups that can put them to good use. It also includes tools for maintaining and optimizing older hardware, such as a lightweight desktop environment and a low-resource system monitor.
Emmabuntus DE4 Linux Minimum Requirements
- Processor Intel or AMD (from 1.4 GHz)
- 512 MB minimum, 1 GB recommended (1 GB minimum in Live mode for the Emmabuntüs 2) of RAM
- 20 GB minimum of disk space
12. Sparky Linux
SparkyLinux is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Debian. One of the unique features of SparkyLinux is its “rolling release” model.
Sparky Linux Minimum Requirements
- Processor i686 (32bit) or amd64 (64bit) Pentium 4, or AMD Athlon
- 128 MB for CLI Edition, 256 MB for LXDE, LXQt, Openbox and 512 MB for Xfce of RAM
- 2 GB for CLI edition, 10 GB for Home editions, and 20 GB for GameOver/Multimedia disk space.
13. TinyCore
TinyCore is a Distro of Linux distribution that is designed to be extremely small, lightweight, and flexible. It was first released 2008 and is based on the Linux kernel. TinyCore is known for its tiny size and minimalistic design.
TinyCore Linux Minimum Requirements
- 48 megabytes of RAM
Attention! Before you download this Linux, make sure you have knowledge or are familiar with Linux systems before.
This distro by default not intended for new users and you may be confused by it because the tiny core provided is a minimal system. So you must already understand the Linux system such as modification of partitions, how to use folders, how to install new packages, etc.
Installation video here before you do the installation on your PC.
14. Slackware
Slackware is one of the oldest and most established Linux distributions, first released in 1993 by Patrick Volkerding. Slackware is also known for its focus on simplicity and stability. The distribution includes a minimal set of software packages by default, and users can customize their installation to include only the software they need. This can make Slackware a good choice for users who want a minimalist and stable Linux distribution.
15. Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Debian-based specifically designed for penetration testing and digital forensics. It was first released in 2013 and is developed and maintained by Offensive Security, a cybersecurity training and consulting company.
Kali Linux includes a range of tools and software packages that are specifically designed for penetration testing and digital forensics.
Kali Linux 2022 Minimum Requirements
- 2GB of RAM
- 20 GB hard disk size
If you know other than the above distro available 32 bit, please comment below. Hopefully this linux 32bit 2022 article is useful.
