- 1 Aspects
- 2 Considered distributions
- 2.1 Xubuntu
- 2.2 Ubuntu
- 2.3 LinuxMint
- 2.4 a Kiosk Distribution
- 2.5 Puppy Linux
- 2.6 Damn Small Linux
- 2.7 Desktop Light Linux
- 2.8 Vector Linux
- 2.9 MuLinux
- 2.10 Ubuntulite
- 3 More Ideas
Aspects¶
- usable for older computers (not that old anymore!)
- good community support and documentation
- high usability
- focus on browser abilities, media codecs
- preferable with a Debian flavor
- radio stream source client abilities
Considered distributions¶
- sorted by relevance
- inspired by distrowatch
Xubuntu¶
Top 33 on distrowatch
used in 2007 to 2010
Ubuntu¶
Top 1 on distrowatch
used from 2010
LinuxMint¶
LinuxMint: Top 3 on distrowatch
LinuxMint website
For installation check ReleaseNotes
pro: Codecs preinstalled
con: LinuxMint has connecting problems with package servers. This is an absolute nono for limited presence in internet cafés.
more detailed information: Comparison Ubuntu 10.4 and LinuxMint 9
a Kiosk Distribution¶
searchengine: kiosk Linux distribution
Puppy Linux¶
Damn Small Linux¶
Damn Small Linux Live-CD for ressourcenschwache Rechner
Desktop Light Linux¶
Vector Linux¶
Vector Linux Vergleichbar mit Desktop Light Linux
MuLinux¶
Ubuntulite¶
ubuntulite orientates on Lubuntu
