Experience with BrowserLinux?
Posted: Mon 16 Dec 2013, 20:00
Hello All,
I'm a new member to this forum but have been a Linux convert for a little while (Ubuntu, played a little with Puppy). I have a new project and I'm trying to figure out a best solution. I have an old laptop that I want to convert into a "netbook" for overnight guests that visit (see specs below). Inevitably, someone always wants to check email or get online so I thought a dedicated laptop that I can hand to them would be nice. The question has become what will run on this dinosaur.
I did a search of the forum for BrowserLinux and didn't find much. A Google search found a review that mentions the network needs to be set up each time the PC is shutdown (deal breaker if true). I was hoping anyone who has used it can comment in general and if it is a good option for an old machine. It is currently running Lubuntu but it hangs and lags. I've tried running Wary 5.1.4 on a LiveCD and it is FAST so I think a version/variant of Puppy may ultimately be the best match for this old hardware.
Thanks!
System:
Dell Inspiron 2500 (circa 2001)
Celeron 800Mhz
512MB RAM
Intel 82815 Graphics Controller
No webcam or microphone
LCD screen - 1024x768, 14
I'm a new member to this forum but have been a Linux convert for a little while (Ubuntu, played a little with Puppy). I have a new project and I'm trying to figure out a best solution. I have an old laptop that I want to convert into a "netbook" for overnight guests that visit (see specs below). Inevitably, someone always wants to check email or get online so I thought a dedicated laptop that I can hand to them would be nice. The question has become what will run on this dinosaur.
I did a search of the forum for BrowserLinux and didn't find much. A Google search found a review that mentions the network needs to be set up each time the PC is shutdown (deal breaker if true). I was hoping anyone who has used it can comment in general and if it is a good option for an old machine. It is currently running Lubuntu but it hangs and lags. I've tried running Wary 5.1.4 on a LiveCD and it is FAST so I think a version/variant of Puppy may ultimately be the best match for this old hardware.
Thanks!
System:
Dell Inspiron 2500 (circa 2001)
Celeron 800Mhz
512MB RAM
Intel 82815 Graphics Controller
No webcam or microphone
LCD screen - 1024x768, 14