Hello All,
Best Linux OS for an old Dell Wyse 3040 thin client? This little box has an Atom X5-z8350 CPU, 2 GB DDR3L 1600MHz memory, and 16 GB eMMC FLASH. I currently have straight Lubuntu installed, and working pretty well. Saw a few recommendations for Puppy Linux, Ubuntu Server, and ChromeOS as good options for lightweight install & home use. Expect minimal apps for now, and possible home server application someday (files, media, home automation, domain control, etc - storage via NAS, or even external USB drive).
I should note there is no NVME/Sata storage or other expansion capabilities, other than the USB ports & archaic SDIO M.2 slot inside. BTW, also looking for Linux advice on wear leveling & protection for the 16GB eMMC. Will be turning off local logging, mount "/var" and "/tmp" as tmpfs, maybe add ZRAM, SquashFS, etc (protect eMMC life). ...Maybe add a semi-high endurance USB storage mini-thumb drive like Samsung FIT Plus, to unobtrusively plug into one of the USB ports (most SSD drives are way too bulky & expensive for this little box.
Appreciate your suggestions & experience with lightweight eMMC Linux installs & Wyse 3040.
Best Regards,
ABQ
Best Linux OS for an old Dell Wyse 3040 thin client? This little box has an Atom X5-z8350 CPU, 2 GB DDR3L 1600MHz memory, and 16 GB eMMC FLASH. I currently have straight Lubuntu installed, and working pretty well. Saw a few recommendations for Puppy Linux, Ubuntu Server, and ChromeOS as good options for lightweight install & home use. Expect minimal apps for now, and possible home server application someday (files, media, home automation, domain control, etc - storage via NAS, or even external USB drive).
I should note there is no NVME/Sata storage or other expansion capabilities, other than the USB ports & archaic SDIO M.2 slot inside. BTW, also looking for Linux advice on wear leveling & protection for the 16GB eMMC. Will be turning off local logging, mount "/var" and "/tmp" as tmpfs, maybe add ZRAM, SquashFS, etc (protect eMMC life). ...Maybe add a semi-high endurance USB storage mini-thumb drive like Samsung FIT Plus, to unobtrusively plug into one of the USB ports (most SSD drives are way too bulky & expensive for this little box.
Appreciate your suggestions & experience with lightweight eMMC Linux installs & Wyse 3040.
Best Regards,
ABQ
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