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Install GNU/Linux on a Legacy System

Install GNU/Linux on a Legacy System

Jesper Bak

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If you have a legacy system with Windows XP or Vista, these operating systems are end of life and should not be used on the Internet. This guide will show you how to replace these operating systems with something that is safer to use.

These operating systems can be replaced with GNU/Linux, especially if the system is older and you do not feel that buying a new Windows license is worth it but the hardware still works.

Read me: Some really old systems will not run anything well, including Linux. It is still worth trying to run Linux on these systems but you should not expect it to run as well as a more capable legacy system.

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    • IMPORTANT: Most systems in this category will be 32-bit only, outside of lucky owners (Ex: P4 HT 630 2MB). However, machines with a Core 2 Duo or Quad do explicitly support 64-bit. If you attempt to boot a 64-bit system on a 32-bit only system, the system WILL NOT BOOT. If you intend to use 64-bit SW, verify the processor supports it!

    • There are fewer distros available that work well on "legacy" systems (Ex: Core 2 series and older). You will want to use a lightweight distro such as Lubutu for these systems. Check the minimum requirements for these systems to ensure you will not run into issues.

    • RAM limitation note: If you have a system that cannot support 4-8GB, a 32-bit distro is (generally) better for performance. However, this will limit application support. Using a 32-bit distro on a 64-bit capable system should only be done in the event of performance issues due to a hard RAM ceiling due to chipset or BIOS RAM limits.

    • For these systems, your best bet is a distro like Lubuntu or Xubuntu. Other lightweight distros are also suitable, but verify they will work with your system.

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    • This step will erase the USB drive you use. Use a new one or make a backup first!

    • There are two methods here which can be used -- pick your preferred method as you see fit, or as the distro you select recommends.

    • Option 1: Go to sourceforge.net and download win32diskimager to make a bootable USB drive. NOTE: This may not work with all Linux distros. If you have issues, try the 2nd option listed.

    • Option 2: Using Rufus, follow this guide to make a bootable USB drive.

    • Select the Linux image you intend to use on the system, and write it to the USB drive following the prompts in the application you choose.

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  4. Install GNU/Linux on a Legacy System, Access the BIOS or OTBM (One Time Boot Menu): Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 2 Install GNU/Linux on a Legacy System, Access the BIOS or OTBM (One Time Boot Menu): Schritt 3, Bild 2 von 2

    • If you choose to make Linux the only operating system you use, make a backup. You will lose all of your data if you do not multiboot your system!

    • The HP BIOS (F.0F) is from 2004. It is out of date due to a lack of working DOS update mechanism. There may be variations in more current revisions.

    • Reboot your computer and access the BIOS. To do this, press F2 , DEL or F12 (Dell and many others). This will let you change the boot order or access the one-time boot menu to boot the machine from the USB drive.

    • Select your USB drive, or temporarily change the boot order.

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    • Even if you do not plan on multibooting your system, make a backup or you may lose your data!

    • IMPORTANT: HP and Lenovo laptops from this era have implemented a WiFi whitelist into their BIOSes. If you use a non-whitelisted component, you will either need to modify the BIOS to remove it or alter the whitelist. This guide does not support how to do this modification - you are on your own.

    • If you notice any hardware issues that cannot be corrected or are unsupported in Linux, such as WiFi cards, you will need to replace components in your system. our options may be limited by problems like a WiFi whitelist, commonly found on HP and Lenovo laptops of this era. This is not an issue with older Dell laptops.***

    • Before installing Linux, test drive the distro and make sure everything works. This is critical on these older systems.

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I'm trying to run mint live from a DVD on an HP Elitebook 8570w. It's legacy, and there is no boot order or any way to access it; it only shows Windows 10. How do I boot from DVD on this piece of junk?

Michael Marshall - Antwort

Hi Michael, here's your machine's manual: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03..., which shows (p.72 - Multiboot section) how to change boot order and enable new boot devices. Please notice the bootable device you will create must be legacy-compliant on old BIOS systems, otherwise your PC won't be able to recognize it; vice-versa, in EFI/UEFI mode you won't be able to boot a legacy-compliant device unless Legacy Boot Mode/CSM is turned on. You may also want to try creating a bootable usb key, here's an excellent guide that will guide you through the process: Windows - USB Installation Media Creation

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