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> [How to configure ubuntu for lightweight low-memory usage?](https://askubuntu.com/questions/28965/how-to-configure-ubuntu-for-lightweight-low-memory-usage)  
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> [How can I reduce Ubuntu install size to the minimum, with GUI?](https://askubuntu.com/questions/46175/how-can-i-reduce-ubuntu-install-size-to-the-minimum-with-gui)
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I was wondering if I can use Ubuntu (scale down version?) or a close derivative like xubuntu or kubuntu on an old machine? Its a P4 with 256MB RAM.

What distro would you suggest?

Forgot to mention that its only used for basic document and internet work.