What is "low spec" for you?

[Cory K.]

Using this as an example:

D. Michael McIntyre wrote:
"I've just learned not to encourage people with low spec hardware,
because it's usually frustrating for everyone involved."

This is something Ubuntu Studio has to think, and get asked about,
rather often.

I often recommend at least 1GB of RAM and a 1.5-2Ghz processor. Sounds
reasonable to me and a rather low requirement when you think about what
some apps need.

But, I have personally been told that saying "get better hardware" to
someone wanting to run Ardour on a PII 667Mhz  and 128MB RAM (rough
example) is pushing the "Vista" mentality. There's a big difference.

As I see it people need to be realistic about the task they are trying
to undertake and realize that apps themselves often require alot of
horsepower.

We can do some great things with low-spec hardware in linux but Ubuntu
Studio isnt aimed at low-spec general-purpose machines. I'm not saying
you need something ridiculous, just say within the last 3-4 years. :)

Discuss.

-Cory \m/