| Lightweight Linux distributions work efficiently on the low-end and older hardware. Some of the lightweight distributions are designed to work with web apps and most of the cloud services. Today we have listed six lightweight Linux distributions that are specially designed for x86 and ARM architecture. |  |
1. Elementary OS:
Elementary OS is a lightweight Linux distribution for 32 and 64-bit x86 machines. The distro is built on the Ubuntu core and elementary’s desktop environment. The distro packs lot of hidden features and apps. The accessibility features make elementary OS unique than other Linux distros. Elementary has unique user interface that is inspired from Mac OS X. The sleek, elegant appearance and highlighting cus make it super useful.
2. LXTE:
LXTE stands for Lubuntu LTS, it brings customised LXDE desktop interface. This distro is advertised as the best replacement for Windows. It is a great choice for the Windows users who want to switch to Linux. The user interface and features are very well designed and refined. You can choose the desktop user interface from Unity, Windows XP, GNOME 2, Mac OS X and Netbook. The distro is available in 32 and 64-bit x86 versions.
3. Arch Linux ARM:
Arch Linux ARM is the best choice for the users who are looking for versatile operating system with simple user interface. Users can have maximum control of their systems using Arch Linux ARM. The distro supports x86 and has ARM port. Single board computers like Raspberry Pi, Beagleboard, Arduino can be used with great efficiency with this distro. ARM Arch has great community as well.
4. Point Linux:
Point Linux is a great lightweight distro, based on Debian 7. Point Linux packs MATE desktop UI. It resembles a lot like GNOME 2 desktop. Point Linux has traditional system menu and panels that make the distro look very nice and clean. The distro packs everything that any other operating system should have but, without any fancy icons or animation. Point Linux runs very well on old hardware. Since the distro is based in Russia, you can find good comprehensive localisation in it.
5. Porteus:
Porteus is known for portability. The name is inspired by the God of sea who can change his form. The distro is just 300MB in size and it can be loaded from portable drive like USB, CD or any compact flash drive. You can choose from five desktop environments while loading, KDE4, Razor, LXDE, MATE or Xfce. The distro has package manager which can help you install or remove software packages. This is a great portable Linux distro you can find on the web.
6. Fedora ARM:
Fedora ARM port is promoted as primary architecture since the release of Fedora 20 in December 2013. Fedora is best known for its support for 64-bit ARM SBCs. The distro has great collection of unofficial remixes of all the unsupported devices like Samsung Chromebook. You can visit the link and learn everything. Fedora ARM has neat documentation that focuses on all small aspects of the distro.
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