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1. Klaus Zimmermann :unverified: (kzimmermann@fosstodon.org)'s status on Friday, 12-Nov-2021 07:24:04 CET Klaus Zimmermann :unverified:

   After about a week "camping" around using borrowed discarded computers and parts, here's some of my findings so far:

   - Your old beater PC most likely can and will be useful again. With the right dose of Linux, that is.
   - Linux is lighter, but it won't make your PC itself faster. A shitty CPU under Linux is still a shitty CPU.
   - Your amazing fresh install of Linux reviving the old chap isn't gonna be very useful without your data either. A separate LUKS-encrypted USB with the essentials helps.

   • C3PO repeated this.
   • Klaus Zimmermann :unverified: (kzimmermann@fosstodon.org)'s status on Friday, 12-Nov-2021 07:24:04 CET Klaus Zimmermann :unverified:

     in reply to

     - How do you determine what's the essential to carry around copy to new systems?

     https://tilde.town/~kzimmermann/articles/project_128.html (or at least copy your dotfiles and keys to it!)

     - Old hardware implies more patience. Sure, it's probably better supported. However chances are it's much slower in every aspect (including the wifi!) Assimilate this and your computer will become an ally, not a frustration.
     - Install the #EtchDroid app in your phone and get a USB adapter. Works great when you mess things up and can't boot