Consider using a data recovery service or a specialized repair shop to salvage information from these old laptops.

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Okunino
Posting Freak

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06-04-2016, 11:32 PM

#11

I’d discard them outright—they’re too outdated and sluggish, even on Linux.

Okunino

06-04-2016, 11:32 PM #11

I’d discard them outright—they’re too outdated and sluggish, even on Linux.

Renitski
Member

06-05-2016, 09:08 AM

#12

Install Windows XP or Puppy Linux on them and offer them for around $25 each.

Renitski

06-05-2016, 09:08 AM #12

Install Windows XP or Puppy Linux on them and offer them for around $25 each.

alejandro351
Member

137

06-08-2016, 04:20 AM

#13

I considered XP but wasn't sure about its performance on the limited RAM these devices have.

alejandro351

06-08-2016, 04:20 AM #13

I considered XP but wasn't sure about its performance on the limited RAM these devices have.

Blossommm
Member

189

06-08-2016, 05:55 AM

#14

256MB works well with XP.

Blossommm

06-08-2016, 05:55 AM #14

256MB works well with XP.

DanZabr
Member

06-14-2016, 12:08 PM

#15

Yes, Lubuntu would function.

DanZabr

06-14-2016, 12:08 PM #15

Yes, Lubuntu would function.

P4nchOPt
Junior Member

06-23-2016, 07:34 AM

#16

ubuntu and selling. Delete the first drive to clear data from the USB and check its contents using lsblk or cat /proc/partitions. Perform a secure wipe with shred on the device, then zero it out. The command you mentioned is correct: shred /dev/sdX -v -f -z --iterations=7.

P4nchOPt

06-23-2016, 07:34 AM #16

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