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The linux for old pcs tag on WindowsForum.com gathers discussion about giving aging Windows-era hardware a second life with lightweight Linux distributions. Coverage centers on Raspberry Pi Desktop, the PC and Mac edition of Raspberry Pi OS rebuilt on Debian 13 "Trixie," including hands-on testing on ThinkPads from 2007 and 2008. Threads weigh claims about the best lightweight Linux for an old PC against practical details such as 64-bit requirements, live USB testing, and hardware compatibility limits. It suits readers exploring alternatives for dusty laptops that no longer run current Windows comfortably.
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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...