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[22:34] <dreamscape> hi all, I'm trying to setup a Dell Optiplex thin client as a little download/storage server. It's a Intel Atom 230 1.6ghz 1 core with HT, 2GB RAM, 500gb SSHD. Would Lubuntu run well with this?
[22:41] <wxl> dreamscape: yep
[22:41] <wxl> though i will say if it's a server, i wouldn't use a gui at all
[22:42] <dreamscape> I need to have a browser for downloads otherwise yeah i would ditch the gui in a second.
[22:42] <dreamscape> Is it wise to use the 32 bit version on older hardware or 64 bit? I don't have any plans to go 4gb RAM with this little machine.
[22:42] <wxl> you could use wget?
[22:42] <wxl> i'd say go 64 bit
[22:42] <wxl> as long as your machine supports it, which it should
[22:43] <dreamscape> It does indeed have a 64 bit capable CPU. Albeit very old... ha!
[22:43] <wxl> there's really no negative to doing 64 bit if the machine is capable
[22:43] <wxl> but there can be negatives to doing 32 bit
[22:44] <wxl> we've generally suggested to use 32 bit unless you're sure, which works (32 bit runs everywhere) but i don't love that suggestion
[22:44] <dreamscape> great thank you
[22:45] <wxl> no problem
[22:45] <wxl> enjoy your new OS :)
[22:46] <dreamscape> I've been using Ubuntu MATE, the machine runs well in the actual OS but in browsers/download manager it maxes the CPU and becomes unusable :( hopefully Lubuntu will be better.
[22:47] <wxl> mate is fairly light but we're a little hardcore about light, so it should give you a little extra edge
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