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I'm trying to use an old Dell Pentium M i915PM/GM i686 1729 Mhz 1 GB as a dedicated Linux system to run Kali, to learn how to code.

I've burned a couple of ISOs to disc, but still haven't managed to install the OS. When using the installer, it gets so far and then seems to freeze! (I've tested the ISO for errors and downloaded fresh copies of it a few times too, but to no avail)

How can I install the OS, without bricking my old PC? The iso that seemed to get the furthest for me was lubuntu-12.04-desktop-i386, but it froze too.

Andrea Lazzarotto
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If Lubuntu couldn't help you, no other Ubuntu flavor can! All other Buntus are heavier than Lubuntu. For such (old) Pentium you should try some micro-linux (Slax, Puppy, Damn Small Linux, etc) with ultra-lite desktop environment (openbox, icewm, enlightenment, moksha, etc).
But that's not that important. The most important part is the coding, which is usually done in a CLI (command-line) environment. Something similar to Command Prompt from Windows. Sometimes referred as 'bash', 'command line' or 'terminal'. All linuxes have a CLI, a Terminal app of some sort.
Kali is very complex and very dangerous for newbies, it has many 'sharp knives' - tools that can be used in offensive ways. You should start with a main distribution like Debian or Fedora, as you might need strong support forums and communities at first.

ipse lute
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I think you should read This post as there are some similarities in the question you are asking.

I agree with the advice given above about Kali - stick to a small Linux distro to learn about coding. And as you can see plenty of support with the 'Buntus --- which you will need if you are a noob.

Good luck

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