Linux on a laptop with 64MB

From: Jean-Gael GRICOURT (jgricourt_at_free.fr)
Date: 07/30/03


Date: 30 Jul 2003 02:42:37 -0700

I am looking for a Linux distribution that could get well with an old
Compaq laptop provided with 64MB of RAM (6GB disk). The only
additionnal software that I will use is OpenOffice.

Am I dreaming or this distribution exists ?

JG



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