Best 32 Bit Linux Distros in 2023

In case you own an old computer or laptop with outdated system resources but good hardware configuration and you are looking for a Linux distribution that still supports a 32-bit system.

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#Debian
#AntiXLinux
#ZorinLite
#LinuxMintDebian
#BodhiLinux
#PuppyLinux
#Peppermint
#alpine
#mxlinux

[robbylock]

I'm currently using Debian MATE 32 bit on a Dell INSPRION mini and it ROCKS! This on a netbook with an Atom CPU and only 1 Gig of memory.

[oldtiger]

First thing that needs to be said, is a lot of Linux dev's out there that are a part of many popular Linux groups 100% turned their back supporting users with 32-bit systems and went against the whole Linux principal of inclusion, basically the same narrow-mindfulness of following a "close-source" mentality by not supporting hardware. LUCKY FOR US that the Debian team who is one of the first Linux distro's out there still supports us that use USEFUL 32-bit computer systems. Debian 11 is a great choice, also MX Linux as it's based on top of Debian and Linux Mint LMDE 32-bit version which again is based on top of Debian is a good choice as well.

[El.Duder-ino]

Thank you for making this list! 32 bit is still relevant even in 2023.

[Rangerman]

One drawback to Debian is that it doesn't seem to have a "trial" option, like other distros of Linux. I've been experimenting with a Gateway 2000 Pentium 4 system, but since it's also my "retro gamer", I need it to continue running Windows XP as its main OS, so it can run my older Windows based games. I also want a version that can be test run right off of the CD so I can use it to test other older systems where the hard drive has either failed, or been removed by the previous owner.

[trp]

In the video you did not inlcude the system requirements for BunsenLabs linux. [EDIT#1] Or for Bodhi Linux. [EDIT #2] or for OpenSUSE. [EDIT #3] or for Gentoo

[plashplash-fghd]

Ubuntu Mate still supports 32-bit and ARMv7 and it’s a great distro.

[Alexandros_Alpha]

The best 32 bit distros for me right now are MX Linux & LMDE.

[csabasaghegyi]

I use 32bit Xenialpup and I'm very satisfied with it.

[Neruomir]

How do you manage to sound like badly setup text to speech synth yet simultaneously have an Indian tech support ascent?

[rvqx]

You don`t mention if the distro needs PAE-support. Many old computers don`t support it.