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The 64-bit linux tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion where 64-bit Linux distributions intersect with Windows hardware and older PCs. Recent coverage looks at Raspberry Pi Desktop, the PC and Mac edition of Raspberry Pi OS rebuilt on Debian 13 "Trixie," including testing on ThinkPads from 2007 and 2008 and the practical limits of running a modern 64-bit Linux desktop on aging machines. Threads here tend to weigh lightweight Linux options against Windows-era laptops, live USB testing, and hardware compatibility questions, making the tag useful for readers evaluating whether older systems can handle a 64-bit Linux install.
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    Raspberry Pi Desktop on Old Windows PCs: Debian 13, 64-Bit Limits and Live USB Testing

    Raspberry Pi Desktop, the PC and Mac edition of Raspberry Pi OS, has been rebuilt on Debian 13 "Trixie". The Register's FOSS desk has now run it on a set of ThinkPads from 2007 and 2008. Its verdict is that this is the best lightweight Linux for an old PC. The practical picture for anyone with a...