Ubuntu – Install Lubuntu 14.04 LTS on a non-pae processor

lubuntunon-pae

How can I install Lubuntu 14.04 LTS on a non-pae processor?
If it's not possible. Is there a work around for how to do it?
It should be possible. Lubuntu is very low in system resources and perfect for old machines with a non-pae processor.

Best Answer

I am refurbishing a number of Pentium M laptops. Intel chose to disable PAE in these chips. I have used the "forcepae" command with mixed results.

This is how you do it using Lubuntu 14.04 LTS:

  • Boot from the live CD and after you chose the language, and get the next screen
  • HIGHLIGHT Install Lubuntu
  • Press F6 and Esc and then add "forcepae" (no quotes) to the command line
  • Press Enter

You get a warning and it may work about 30% of the time.

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