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Set up Linux Mint, but I don’t have much room.

Set up Linux Mint, but I don’t have much room.

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IPuckFenguins
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03-25-2023, 02:28 PM
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My old laptop is having trouble with the hard drive port, and I can't connect any HDD or SSD (including M2). My only choice is to run Linux Mint on an 8GB USB drive. Will it work well? Is 8GB sufficient? (Don't ask me to purchase a new USB, as my area is isolated)
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03-25-2023, 02:28 PM #1

My old laptop is having trouble with the hard drive port, and I can't connect any HDD or SSD (including M2). My only choice is to run Linux Mint on an 8GB USB drive. Will it work well? Is 8GB sufficient? (Don't ask me to purchase a new USB, as my area is isolated)

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03-25-2023, 05:40 PM
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Unlikely: https://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea...stall.html Using a USB stick will also be a bad experience.
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03-25-2023, 05:40 PM #2

Unlikely: https://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea...stall.html Using a USB stick will also be a bad experience.

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03-29-2023, 07:28 PM
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Sorry for nonsense title lol.
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aunva24
03-29-2023, 07:28 PM #3

Sorry for nonsense title lol.

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03-30-2023, 03:12 AM
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Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch Linux, and openSUSE. Each offers different features and user communities.
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03-30-2023, 03:12 AM #4

Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch Linux, and openSUSE. Each offers different features and user communities.

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04-13-2023, 09:19 AM
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The issue isn't about size alone; performance and stability matter. Upgrading to a bigger drive or SSD might help, but Linux Lite may still struggle with speed and reliability.
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04-13-2023, 09:19 AM #5

The issue isn't about size alone; performance and stability matter. Upgrading to a bigger drive or SSD might help, but Linux Lite may still struggle with speed and reliability.

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04-16-2023, 10:47 AM
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Hello, for now it's best to try a live ISO to familiarize yourself with Linux. After that, you can purchase an external USB SSD drive (when you're not in a remote area). ... The 9 Smallest Linux Distros That Are Minimal and Super Lightweight
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04-16-2023, 10:47 AM #6

Hello, for now it's best to try a live ISO to familiarize yourself with Linux. After that, you can purchase an external USB SSD drive (when you're not in a remote area). ... The 9 Smallest Linux Distros That Are Minimal and Super Lightweight

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04-16-2023, 11:50 AM
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For an 8GB limit, choosing Arch Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD or Alpine Linux could be more practical.
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Tudaofuat
04-16-2023, 11:50 AM #7

For an 8GB limit, choosing Arch Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD or Alpine Linux could be more practical.

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