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A Speed Comparison of Some of the Best and Fastest Lightweight Linux Operating Systems
(Ubuntu-based Distributions)*


A comparison of the idle RAM usage / speed of some lightweight Linux distributions. RAM usage provides an indication of how fast a computer operating system is. The lower the minimum RAM usage, the faster a computer often is.


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Testing was done by booting from a Live USB on a 1 GB RAM computer. Idle RAM Usage was determined using the 'free -m' terminal command. Quelitu Jazz usage is adjusted for accuracy. Once installed, RAM Usage is somewhat lower.

For a lower RAM usage, Quelitu offers a lot more than other Linux operating systems.
See Release Notes/Download and Videos & Tutorials for details.
Enlightenment E17 is lighter than Lxde.


Idle RAM Usage of Various Linux OS in VirtualBox (Less Is Better)

Distribution
Date
Based On
RAM Usage

Quelitu Jazz 16.04**
10/16
E17/Lubuntu 16.04.1
103 MB

Quelitu Lxde 16.04**
10/16
Lubuntu 16.04.1
125 MB

Lubuntu 16.04
04/16
Ubuntu 16.04.1
154 MB

Linux Mint XFCE 18
08/16
Ubuntu 16.04.1
185 MB

Xubuntu 16.04
04/16
Ubuntu 16.04.1
225 MB

Linux Lite 3.2
10/16
Ubuntu 16.04
240 MB
** Figures assume a default setup. Disabling the Wi-Fi/Network and Battery system tray icons (using Qx Customizer) lowers RAM Usage by another 10 to 15 MB.

* Quelitu software and information (including external links) are provided WITHOUT ABSOLUTELY ANY WARRANTY or LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, including implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, and damages relating to existing operating systems and loss of data. See the GNU General Public License for details.
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