Lightweight Linux

fossbytes.com 10 Best Lightweight Linux Distros For Old Computers | 2019 Edition By Adarsh Verma - December 26, 2018

        1 Bodhi Linux
        2 Puppy Linux
        3 Linux Lite
        4 Ubuntu MATE
        5 Lubuntu
        6 Arch Linux + Lightweight Desktop environment
        7 LXLE
        8 Peppermint OS
        9 antiX
        10 Manjaro Linux Xfce Edition
        

Author recommends I’ll recommend you to use Bodhi Linux, Ubuntu MATE, or Linux Lite on your old computer. If you’re an experienced Linux user who loves to build his/her own system, go for Arch Linux + Lightweight DE option

Current choice

manjaro.org/ Manjaro XFCE 18.1.3

This edition is supported by the Manjaro team and comes with XFCE, a reliable desktop with high configurability.

Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user friendly.

osdn.net/dl Manjaro XFCE 18.1.3 ISO online

My possible list

        Manjaro Linux Xfce Edition - arch based
        Bodhi Linux - Ubuntu LTS-based lightweight release Moksha Desktop
        Linux Lite - based on LTS releases, Xfce desktop, useful applications
        Lubuntu - official Ubuntu flavor, minimal LXQt desktop, all the important software that you need
        LXLE - lightweight powerhouse, Based on Lubuntu, LXDE, excellent set of default applications
        

My reject list

        Puppy Linux
        Arch Linux + Lightweight Desktop environment
        Peppermint OS
        antiX
        Ubuntu MATE