[kde-linux] KDE on an old computer

[Lisi Reisz]

I am hoping to put Lenny with KDE 3.5.x on a client's computer.  It has the 
minimum specifications as laid out on the KDE website.  It is a P 2 or 3 (I 
think 3) with 64 MB.  But how realistic is this?  Should I be thinking of a 
lighter desktop or window maker?

Would people advise a "cut-down" version of KDE?  If so, what should I install 
as a minimum?

This computer is not likely to be pushed at all, mainly email, web-browsing 
and word processing.  I could dispense with many of the applications.  E.g, I 
find Thunderbird better for the uninitiated than KMail, and Firefox is slower 
to launch but easier overall than Konqeror for those who want a simple life.  
So I do not need it to have Kmail or Konqueror.  (For myself, I swear by 
KMail and Konqueror; but this is not for me!)

If I could simply install the GUI and then pull in the programs I want, it 
would be ideal.  Is this feasible?

All advice and warnings gratefully received.

TIA
Lisi