What is the best linux distribution for an older computer?

Question by carlosdavid: What is the best linux distribution for an older computer?
Which linux distribution would be the best to install on a older computer that still woks fine, like: 866mhz, 512ram, 80GB hard drive?
I mean, so I can reuse an older computer for basic tasks such as browsing the web, writing documents, store some music and pictures.


Best answer:
Answer by dust180i have a 366mhz laptop wit 40gb and ATI RAGE Mobility P/M and i ran Ubuntu Linux Beryl on it and it ran great

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