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Linux On Older Hardware

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the cachunk-sputter-wheeze dept.

Joe Barr writes "Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier has put together a substantive report on how well Linux runs on older hardware. Are you surprised to learn that the belch of smoke and FUD out of Redmond on the topic last month isn't true? As Zonker shows, 'The bottom line: Linux is still quite suitable for older hardware. It might not turn your aging PC into a powerhouse, but it will extend its lifespan considerably.' NewsForge, like Slashdot, is part of OSTG."

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  1. extend its lifespan considerably? by xiando · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Linux 2.4.28-gentoo-r9 i686 Pentium II (Deschutes) GenuineIntel GNU/Linux. Runs apache2, mail (postfix+clamav+amavisd-new+spamassassin), 74 http://www.bitlbee.org/ users and some "other services". Should probably upgrade someday. However, I heard a rumor: If it's not broken, don't fix it.

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