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Know How... 5: Resurrect an Old PC With Linux

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Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life. There a multitude of Linux distros out there, but today Leo & Iyaz took a look at Ubuntu and Puppy Linux.

Instructions:

  • Pick a Linux distro and download an ISO. We featured Ubuntu, Damn Small Linux, and Puppy Linux.
  • Install your ISO to a bootable device.
  • How to create bootable CD:
    • Mac OS X Instructions | Windows 7 Instructions.
    • How to create a bootable USB key:
      • There are two easy options to create a bootable USB key and both are free.
        • We recommend UNetbootin, which is cross platform, but we had issues with the OS X version.
        • Alternatively, there is the Windows-only Pendrive Linux.
        • Boot your PC into Linux by accessing the boot menu. You might have to click F12 or something similar.
        • Enjoy your distro.

          • Hosts: Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte

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