Which OS for IBM X30

Question

Currently i run ubuntu 8.4 on my x30, but it's to slow.

I need a lightweight os (linux or windows) for

-text -view pdf's -surf internet

Do you have any advice?

x30: 1,2 P-III 256 RAM 40 GB HD

Answer 1

There's a derivative of Ubuntu called Xubuntu that is designed to run on slower computers. Check it out!

Xubuntu is an official derivative of Ubuntu using the Xfce desktop environment. It is intended for users with less-powerful computers, or those that require a highly efficient desktop environment on faster systems.