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Which is lighter on resources - Ubuntu 16.04 or 14.04?
I'd like to run a linux VM on my PC, I prefer having the most updated linux on the one hand, on the other hand, my resources are limited.
EDIT: I need a GUI, but I can do with some lightweight GUI, as XFCE. So I think of installing a headless VM, with xfce, and access the GUI through VNC.
Yuval Atzmon
Posted 2017-03-06T08:50:34.403
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Most of the resources required are by the desktop environment GUI. I would use 16.10 or 16.04, with Xubuntu or Lubuntu, as they are much lighter than Unity that comes stock.
ahalekelly
Posted 2017-03-06T08:50:34.403
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As most cases, the latest stable version is the most optimised and efficient in terms of performance. In saying that, the desktop environments do hog a considerable amount of resources (for low-powered machines), but XFCE shouldn't take away too much performance.
Even without a GUI, I'd say either 16.xx version. With a GUI doesn't really change much either - either 16.xx version.
At the end of the day, it's like buying computer components. X component is older than Y component. Which one is faster? Generally, Y component will be faster (assuming they're both continuations of the same product line)
Bilfred
Posted 2017-03-06T08:50:34.403
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Windows XP still boots faster than any new Win versions ;) – Kevin – 2017-03-06T09:13:07.003
Yes, well... Windows is an exception to that rule ;) – Bilfred – 2017-03-06T09:14:10.247
Depends on how you configure it. Server or Desktop? Headless or with a GUI? Basic services or all standard services? Or is this just for the basic core kernal? – Bilfred – 2017-03-06T08:53:12.790