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I found this netbook(?) somewhere in old things and just wonder: can linux be installed on it?

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[–] IzyaKatzmann@hexbear.net 2 points 4 months ago

It's beautiful, pls post an update and ping if you manage it!

[–] pescetarian@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 months ago
[–] GustavoM@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Even a potato can run linux if you try hard(er) enough.

[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online 1 points 4 months ago
[–] thegreekgeek@midwest.social 0 points 4 months ago

It should! As long as you can get it to the bios screen you should be able to get it to boot a live USB. I actually resurrected my EeePC1005 two weeks ago with DamnSmallLinux2024.

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