Lightweight Linux for Older Computers

79,266 views Mar 29, 2026 #Oldcomputer #Linux #32bit
Lightweight Linux distributions for three different categories of older computer, including those with 64-bit and even 32-bit processors. Video covers Lubuntu, MX Linux, Linux Lite, Q4OS and AntiX.

The episode in which I built my custom Mini-ITX case is here: • DIY Mini-ITX Case

Lightweight Linux distro websites:

Lubuntu: https://lubuntu.me/

MX Linux: https://mxlinux.com/

Linux Lite: https://www.linuxliteos.com/

Q4OS: https://q4os.org/

AntiX: https://antixlinux.com/

You can find all of the ExplainingComputers Linux episodes on this page: https://explainingcomputers.com/linux...

More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
/ @explainingcomputers

And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel: / @christopherbarnatt

Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
01:09 Linux for powerful 64-bit older computers with 4GB+ RAM
11:15 Linux for less powerful 64-bit older computers with 4GB or less RAM
20:36 Linux for 32-bit processors
25:38 Summary Table

#Linux #Lightweight #32bit #Oldcomputer #oldhardware #ExplainingComputers

url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJGf8zVt3MI