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Linux@lemmy.ml · 2 hours ago

I fucked up my old spare PC trying to install Linux and I'd like to freshly install a more compatible Linux for an older computer

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I fucked up my old spare PC trying to install Linux and I'd like to freshly install a more compatible Linux for an older computer

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Linux@lemmy.ml · 2 hours ago

It had Windows installed and it was taking up 3 partitions or something so i destroyed its recovery drive and i probably need to start fresh with just Linux

Is there a way to just reset and do everything over like by repartitioning and installing something like Fedora or Ubuntu? I tried to jnstall PopOS and i think i settled on the ZorinOS or something but I can’t get Ethernet or my VPN working and I want to be able to download “app” “installers” like you do with PC or MacOS.

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If you want to compleetly start over you can write a new partition table. I usually boot a gparted live disk and prepare my partitions there.

https://gparted.org/livecd.php

For old PCs I can recommend Linux Mint. It’s easy to use and low on ressources.

https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

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