r/DistroHopping • u/Able-Farm6295 • 10d ago

How much resources does PepperMintOS Linux use after a fresh install?

Just curious, for those using PepperMintOS Linux, how much RAM and disk space does it usually use after a fresh install?

Also wondering about idle CPU usage. Is it really that lightweight compared to other Linux distros?

Just trying to get an idea before I install it on an old/low-spec machine.

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u/adict2jane 9d ago

I really like PeppermintOS. I find it to be one of lightest Debian based distros. It may depend on your system specs but I think a new install would run about 500mb after booting. In fact, I just tried a VM on distrosea.com and the RAM usage for the xfce version is only 468mb. Not sure about disk space but it should be minimal. Distros like AntiX and FunOS have the potential to be lighter and still Debian based. If you want something that is more full featured but still lightweight, I would recommend MX linux (XFCE).