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Linux on an old computer? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by sinewyshadow@lemmy.ml to c/technology@lemmy.ml

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Hello. I bought a new computer recently, and the computer I'm replacing is still good, but it only works as a tablet now. I'm considering putting Linux on it, but would it be worth it or should I get rid of my old computer? Thanks!

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[–] EDRBd97kWbT2KzK@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Unfortunately this type of computer (2 in 1, x86 tablets, etc.) has generally very limited IO and a strange BIOS configuration (32-bits UEFI) that makes installing Linux more difficult than on a normal laptop (not impossible though).

You will need to provide us with the exact model you have in order to know exactly what's ahead of you.