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Ubuntu -> Lubuntu?

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Not too long ago I switched from Windows 7 to Ubuntu 12.04 (64-bit) on my laptop, which only has a AMD Dual-Core E1-1200 APU 1.4 GHz processor but 4GB RAM, in the hopes that I would get more out of my weak CPU. I wonder if I could do anything further to get more out of my hardware, so I thought maybe I could switch to Xubuntu or Lubuntu. I know for example Lubuntu is much lighter on the RAM but since I have plenty of that (relatively speaking) is there a point to switching or is it a waste of time? If it is adviced for me to switch, to which version?

Also, is there a big difference in CPU intensity between 32-bit and 64-bit?

Since I am new to the world of Linux in general I'll take any advice I can get. Thanks a bunch!

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Im not really sure if the CPU is really your Problem, but its always a good idea to try some different desktop environments and look how they work out.

The main difference of the distros is the desktop environment and the main programms. Ubuntu itself may be a little bloated. XFCE and LXCE are both really lightweight but for sure very nice and useable. There are also much lighter ones like Flux/Openbox but you may dont like them for now.

My suggestion is to just try them.

You can easily install one of those desktop envs. on your current ubuntu.
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/xubuntu

http://wiki.lxde.org/en/Ubuntu

Or just try there live CDs, with a little help of unetbootin you dont even have to waste actual CDs

have fun in the ubuntu world