F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Running Linux on an old laptop is possible with the right tools and adjustments.

Running Linux on an old laptop is possible with the right tools and adjustments.

Running Linux on an old laptop is possible with the right tools and adjustments.

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miller_extreme
Junior Member
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05-15-2016, 04:38 AM
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Hi everyone, I'm looking into using an old Asus Eee notebook with an Intel N435 N455 processor at 1.66 GHz and 2GB RAM. I plan to connect it to a TV in my room for streaming services like Prime Video, YouTube, and Disney+. What Linux distribution would you suggest for this setup?
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miller_extreme
05-15-2016, 04:38 AM #1

Hi everyone, I'm looking into using an old Asus Eee notebook with an Intel N435 N455 processor at 1.66 GHz and 2GB RAM. I plan to connect it to a TV in my room for streaming services like Prime Video, YouTube, and Disney+. What Linux distribution would you suggest for this setup?

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ProSkillsNinja
Member
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05-16-2016, 05:36 PM
#2
This chip can't load videos through a web browser. It's similar to a nearly 20-year-old Pentium 4.
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ProSkillsNinja
05-16-2016, 05:36 PM #2

This chip can't load videos through a web browser. It's similar to a nearly 20-year-old Pentium 4.

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ConorBBB
Junior Member
42
05-21-2016, 10:20 PM
#3
Use W7 and run the tron script to reduce its performance. Download setfsb and increase its speed. Check out some guides on fixing EEE laptops with setfsb. It seems setfsb doesn't work well with Linux, so you'll probably end up with around 1.9–2ghz if you're lucky.
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ConorBBB
05-21-2016, 10:20 PM #3

Use W7 and run the tron script to reduce its performance. Download setfsb and increase its speed. Check out some guides on fixing EEE laptops with setfsb. It seems setfsb doesn't work well with Linux, so you'll probably end up with around 1.9–2ghz if you're lucky.

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LuminousPeter
Member
139
05-22-2016, 12:18 AM
#4
You can still use ChromeOS, but it may depend on your device and software compatibility.
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LuminousPeter
05-22-2016, 12:18 AM #4

You can still use ChromeOS, but it may depend on your device and software compatibility.

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TraPPkingOG
Member
70
05-22-2016, 12:34 AM
#5
This laptop runs about ten times slower than a free office computer from the mid-2000s. The only thing you’d try to do is watch web videos, which would feel like a strange test of your patience.
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TraPPkingOG
05-22-2016, 12:34 AM #5

This laptop runs about ten times slower than a free office computer from the mid-2000s. The only thing you’d try to do is watch web videos, which would feel like a strange test of your patience.

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Brudora
Senior Member
726
05-22-2016, 01:14 AM
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Asus sent the notebook running Windows XP or Windows 7. Which one suits your needs better?
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Brudora
05-22-2016, 01:14 AM #6

Asus sent the notebook running Windows XP or Windows 7. Which one suits your needs better?

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Metalletron
Junior Member
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05-23-2016, 10:33 AM
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Windows XP doesn’t work with a current browser, which isn’t a big deal since the computer’s processor is extremely slow.
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Metalletron
05-23-2016, 10:33 AM #7

Windows XP doesn’t work with a current browser, which isn’t a big deal since the computer’s processor is extremely slow.

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hamebu
Junior Member
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05-23-2016, 04:15 PM
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It lacks the necessary power and video speed to handle current streaming material. When it functions, performance is limited to 360p quality.
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hamebu
05-23-2016, 04:15 PM #8

It lacks the necessary power and video speed to handle current streaming material. When it functions, performance is limited to 360p quality.

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oofgeg
Member
97
05-23-2016, 11:22 PM
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To downsize Windows 7, you must execute the Tron script. For EEE laptops, watch a YouTube setup guide and use setfsb to boost performance.
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oofgeg
05-23-2016, 11:22 PM #9

To downsize Windows 7, you must execute the Tron script. For EEE laptops, watch a YouTube setup guide and use setfsb to boost performance.

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OlaPedro
Junior Member
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05-24-2016, 02:47 AM
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It isn't just this device's fault. The software lacks a current browser, and version 7 is no longer maintained.
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OlaPedro
05-24-2016, 02:47 AM #10

It isn't just this device's fault. The software lacks a current browser, and version 7 is no longer maintained.

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