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Putting Linux on an old computer

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December 18, 2013 7:21:23 AM

I am no expert in the field, but have been messing around with an old computer that has a 32 bit OS on it. I would like to reformat the hard drive and put linux on it through a USB drive. This computer is not connected to the internet. I just would like to know if this is possible. I have done some searching and mostly getting returns of dual booting and being connected to the internet in order to install linux.

Like I said I am no expert and this computer is very old. I am just messing around with it to practice and get more of an understanding.

Thanks for any help,

Chad

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a b 5 Linux
December 18, 2013 9:43:20 AM

Any recent Linux Distro (e.g. Ubuntu) has the toosl to make bootable USB drive. it's another question whether your computer supports that, so you might be restricted by CD/DVD boot.

Technically, you don't need Internet during installation, but having your computer connected will help you get additional applications.
December 18, 2013 12:41:46 PM

Definitly possible and a great way to introduce yourself to linux. Make sure you use a lightweight 32 bit version. I would suggest puppy (most lightweighgt but very very barebones) or linux mint lxde 32 bit.
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a b 5 Linux
December 18, 2013 6:20:51 PM

How much ram do you have and how big is your hard drive?
January 3, 2014 1:36:01 PM

^^
We can't really tell you what you need exactly without some hardware specs. Any ideas? (Ram and HDD size are most important, as stillblue said.)
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