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Even though the Vista laptop does connect to the internet, can I download and create the bootable USB on either my desktop or other laptop and then use it in the Vista computer?
ARCH XSCREENSAVER UNABLE TO FIND ANY ALTERNATIVE INSTALL
If that all works, then tackle the dual boot process to install the Linux I like on the laptop itself. Change the boot order on the laptop to accommodate the bootable USB.Ĥ. I’m not sure I’d need a persistent USB since I think my goal is to find the one that works with my hardware and then look into a dual boot with that and the old Vista.ģ. Create a bootable USB stick with that flavor of Linux to try out. Right now, that looks like possibly Lubuntu or Xubuntu?Ģ.
Find the flavor of Linux I like from the sites mentioned.
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I got it to connect and actually managed to download a current version of Firefox on Vista – though at this point it is running without current AV software – which I am looking into addressing now.Īs to the Linux setup – from what I gather reading this and several other AW discussions about Linux, I think these are the steps I should follow:ġ. OK I have done some reading and investigating and I do have a few questions if anyone might be able to help.įirst off – the wireless on that laptop does work, so no need for a USB dongle – but thanks for those suggestions. Thanks for the help and suggestions! And please feel free to say – no way would that work since it is quite old and slow – LOL! What might I need to check or know before doing that and would it be able to handle a light version of Linux. My question then – could I possibly try installing Linux on it – I could download it onto a DVD from my working desktop computer possibly. I also don’t even have a battery for it anymore. I very rarely start it up just to see if it still works – it used to have a wake from sleep issue that I am testing now – it seems to boot from complete shutdown without issues now – that wasn’t always the case, but maybe being used only once or twice a year for 10 minutes has somehow cured that? It does not connect to the Internet and I am not sure if it has a wireless card even – which I guess would be an issue – something to check into. It has a Core 2 duo T5550 1.83 GHz processor with 3 GB ram – about 3/4 of that is currently free. It is a 2007 HP dv6700 Notebook running Vista 32 bit.
Today I have a question about trying out Linux on an old laptop that I have that I no longer use, before I try to make the switch on my “good” laptop. Hello! Everyone here has been very helpful in my quest for a possible replacement of Win 7 with Linux.
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