Maybe that’s why they call it a pocket operating system. You can install Slax on a USB flash drive so that you can carry it anywhere in your pocket and run on any computer.
This Linux distro has a clean and beautiful design. Slax is a modern, portable but lightweight operating system that integrates well with older machines and laptops. Slax is a pocket operating system yes, this what the developers call it. So, let’s get started and have a look at lightweight Linux distros for an old laptop. Some of the Linux distributions listed here might be useful for beginners also. So why throw your old machine if you can still make use of it?We will look at the best Linux distributions that can be easily used and installed on older computers with minimal hardware. Even if you cannot carry out larger tasks, you can still carry out normal day-to-day tasks such as web browsing, writing/editing word document, watching movies, or listening to music. This is what I like most about Linux and its distributions. Unlike Windows and Mac, Linux still provides lifelong support for older machines with its various distributions.
