Central Arkansas Linux Users Group

Installing GNU/Linux on an Old PC

Lecture & Discussion led by Tommy Trussell

# My background

# Why bother?

# Who would do this?

# General impression

# RAM (amount & proprietary vs. commodity)

# Hard drive (interfaces)

# Processor

# Dirty? Clean it.

# Fans noisy? Clean & lube or replace.

# Needed data? Back it up.

# Desktop use needs more processor & RAM & hard drive

# Server use may need little processor, medium RAM, & hard drive depending on application

# Consider putting important data on removeables

# If Knoppix can't boot it, it may be a big challenge

# For desktop use, try Xubuntu, Kubuntu or Ubuntu (ordered by amount of processor needed)

# For low amount of RAM, you may need Alternate Install or Server Install

# Everything I know I learned in Googlegarten

# Users groups

# Distro discussion forums

LinuxOldPC