Did you know there was a Linux USB drive that helped bring back old PCs?

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Did you know there was a Linux USB drive that helped bring back old PCs?

Did you know there was a Linux USB drive that helped bring back old PCs?

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Skywonder216
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11-04-2023, 07:59 PM

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You're concerned about being charged high prices for USB flash drives while searching for reliable options. It seems you're curious about compatibility between older systems and modern expansion cards, especially PCIe drives. A Pentium PC might work with PCIe USB cards if they support plug-and-play functionality, which would make it more affordable than USB 2.0 devices. Regarding 2000s storage devices, there could be compatibility challenges unless they were designed for later standards.

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Skywonder216

11-04-2023, 07:59 PM #1

You're concerned about being charged high prices for USB flash drives while searching for reliable options. It seems you're curious about compatibility between older systems and modern expansion cards, especially PCIe drives. A Pentium PC might work with PCIe USB cards if they support plug-and-play functionality, which would make it more affordable than USB 2.0 devices. Regarding 2000s storage devices, there could be compatibility challenges unless they were designed for later standards.

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EliteDgamerZ
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11-19-2023, 05:14 AM

#2

What?

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EliteDgamerZ

11-19-2023, 05:14 AM #2

What?

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LadyBiscoito
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11-20-2023, 04:06 AM

#3

It's just a Linux USB stick. I was wondering if there were any issues with PCI Express storage on older computers. You're right—PCI Express should be quicker than USB 2.0, and if the drivers come out of the box, it shouldn't be too tough for someone like Grandma to set up a PCI Express card. Given her background building PCs from scratch, raising seven kids at age 17, and now having 24 grandkids plus many more from her sisters, I think it wouldn't be that hard to find someone who can handle removing a side panel.

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LadyBiscoito

11-20-2023, 04:06 AM #3

It's just a Linux USB stick. I was wondering if there were any issues with PCI Express storage on older computers. You're right—PCI Express should be quicker than USB 2.0, and if the drivers come out of the box, it shouldn't be too tough for someone like Grandma to set up a PCI Express card. Given her background building PCs from scratch, raising seven kids at age 17, and now having 24 grandkids plus many more from her sisters, I think it wouldn't be that hard to find someone who can handle removing a side panel.

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ExtasyFox
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11-20-2023, 06:49 AM

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It would be better to send her a NUC with RAM and storage, or another device ready to use immediately, rather than using the current faulty one.

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ExtasyFox

11-20-2023, 06:49 AM #4

It would be better to send her a NUC with RAM and storage, or another device ready to use immediately, rather than using the current faulty one.

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Shad0wHydra13
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11-24-2023, 04:07 PM

#5

These systems typically operate using RAM, making USB access speed less important unless RAM is very limited. Generally, booting from PCIe isn't feasible for most setups, though a USB add-in might behave differently.

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Shad0wHydra13

11-24-2023, 04:07 PM #5

These systems typically operate using RAM, making USB access speed less important unless RAM is very limited. Generally, booting from PCIe isn't feasible for most setups, though a USB add-in might behave differently.

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MECrageman
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11-24-2023, 08:14 PM

#6

The core problem is that you can simply purchase a superior setup and install Linux on it.

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MECrageman

11-24-2023, 08:14 PM #6

The core problem is that you can simply purchase a superior setup and install Linux on it.