How long does an xubuntu installation normally take 1

[xwb]

I'm just wondering how long an Xubuntu installation normally takes on say, a 1GHz CPU. I decided to try Xubuntu on a 166MHz P1 laptop with 64Mb memory. Started about 5 hours ago. It has been at 74% (Storing language...) for the last 4:30 hours. The disk is still running so I assume it is doing something.

I'm just checking the 'lite' installations to see what works on this machine at a reasonable speed. Puppy and Vector lite installed but were slower than Win2000. Crux, DSL, Fedora XFCE didn't work for some reason or other.

 

[MikeHalloran]

I'm not sure Xubuntu is 'lite' enough to run in that little ram. Everything will run much faster if you can squeeze in more.

The install time (so far) is credible.

 

[xwb]

Well, it has finally completed. I've lost track of how long it has taken. I'm still impressed that it actually installed when many others wouldn't.

 

[xwb]

I thought it had completed when it was asking to insert users. It hadn't. It is now at 1% of Configuring language pack. Has been since 2200 last night (appx 2000 TT time). It is still going, so I'll leave it to chug away.

 

[MikeHalloran]

I remember it taking >>8 hours on a 366 with 256Mb.
Your mileage may vary. ;-)

 

[xwb]

It was still going this morning. Got to about 36% of the setup and installation of packages.

 

[Grenage]

Cor, is the CPU cache disabled or some such?

"We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into the area" - Major Mike Shearer

 

[xwb]

No, nothing disabled. It is a very old machine. Probably has a slow disk too. Anyway, it is still chugging away.

 

[xwb]

It is now up to 57% of select and install software. Done about 3% in the last 24 hours.

 

[stefanwagner]

To your initial question: "How long does an xubuntu installation normally take?" 30-40 Minutes.

don't visit my homepage:

http://home.arcor.de/hirnstrom/minis/index.html

 

[xwb]

Well, it has finally finished, 11 days to install. Must be a record. Starts up pretty quick though: only took 3 minutes.

 

[MikeHalloran]

I salute your patience.
Congratulations.

 

[DonQuichote]

It could very well be a record. I installed 7.04 on an old PIII laptop, and it did not take that long (a few hours at maximum, but I can't remember how long exactly). However, upgrading to 7.10 took more than 24 hours. The upgrade to 8.04 went by far better.

+++ Despite being wrong in every important aspect, that is a very good analogy +++
Hex (in Darwin's Watch)

 

[BIS]

Heh - I too salute your patience - this thread was fascinating. Have a star for your dedication

 

[Torturednacho]

I know it late. but WOW 11days.
Amazing, Salute!

 

[Grenage]

new version out by not, XWB; time to upgrade

"We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into the area" - Major Mike Shearer