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How to install Linux on an old laptop to give it new life and purpose
If you're looking to revive that aging laptop, Linux might be your best bet. Here's how easy it is to set up.
During those early days, installing Linux was equally as hard, often requiring the manual partitioning of a drive. Jack Wallen/ZDNETIn this section, you can either go with just the essentials (web browser and basic utilities) or the extended selection (which adds office tools and more). Congratulations, you've just revived that aging laptop with a very powerful, flexible, secure, reliable, and user-friendly operating system.
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