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=== The Universal Choice ===DEBIAN LINUXAs an update to this guide it needs to be said that the Debian distribution is an excellent choice for installing on legacy systems.  The Debain Network Install fits onto a standard compact disc.  Using the advanced installation option the entire process can be done in text console or remote console, and the bare minimum can be installed to the system.  There are a lot of configuration options which may overwhelm the novice user, so be prepared to go though a detailed install with many prompts.  Our [[Debian Linux Distribution Reference]] may be useful to you during the installation process.AVOID UBUNTUAny distribution based off of Ubuntu, which is a bastardized Debian derivative, is not recommend for use on older computers.  There are a number of reasons for this including a lack of 32-bit process support, difficulty with non Xorg non GUI configuration and administration, and the reckless deviation from POSIX and Linux standards.  See [[Ubuntu Criticisms]] for more information.
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