[mjbeswick]

I really don't understand the point the author is trying to make. If you have old hardware just use a lightweight distro, or an older version of one of the more popular ones.

If running new software is so important just buy a new computer!?

[jl6]

Unfortunately, while a 2002-era distro is likely to be a good match to 2002-era hardware, you may be exposed to 19 years’ worth of accumulated security vulnerabilities.