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usonian

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2. Install linux and it will run like a champ.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025, 11:42 PM

Monday

I put Linux Mint "cinnamon" on some old systems before I gave them away.

I have an ancient compaq laptop with a large screen that took to Knoppix beautifully. Knoppix hasn't been updated in a while. I keep trying to contact Klaus Knopper.

The installation should ask about partitioning/wiping the hard disk. Many distros can be tried using an optical or thumb drive.
Not sure if TAILS, the security distro will work.

It would be great to have.

https://tails.net/

Requirements.
https://tails.net/doc/about/requirements/index.en.html

Give it to an activist. TAILS is great.

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Guide me to divest of replaced laptop - give away, sell (cheap), what? [View all] UTUSN Monday OP

Fine for someone Lithos Monday #1

Thanks, above my pay grade, won't have it as an extra or tinkering, but *SINCERE* thanks. UTUSN Tuesday #3

Install linux and it will run like a champ. usonian Monday #2

*REALLY* sincere thanks to all you High-Techs. Am just getting rid by whatever means free or cheap UTUSN Tuesday #4

I didn't have windows license codes. usonian Tuesday #5

Really, sincere appreciation. UTUSN Tuesday #6

List it in the Craigslist Free section JoseBalow Tuesday #7

Will have to dig through proof of puchase stuff? Meet outside? UTUSN Tuesday #8

It's as easy as can be... JoseBalow Tuesday #9

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