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    Linux Does what Windows Don't

    If you are trying to get your friends to try Linux have them watch this video.
    Linux Does What Win Don't!
    Then offer to help them get started. There are getting to be more and more people who have old hardware laying around collecting dust that will run Linux just find.
    Then we have the fact that XP is going to go away soon since it is not supported anymore.
    Another thing old hardware can be use for is running Linux server software and turning it into a nice file server or cloud server or whatever.
    Lets make the next couple of years boom for Linux.
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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    The 7 y/o laptop is excellent for browsing web pages when the newer laptop is down for reconfigurations that require spontaneous research and step-by-step instructions from the iNet.

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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    One thing it should mention is that Linux filesystem do not rot away like MS formatted ones do. They don't slow down over time, etc.

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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    @ /ADM: Yes, a very good point, indeed!
    Last edited by craig10x; October 25th, 2014 at 06:26 PM.

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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    For average joe mentioning anything "server" will straight away put them off..I'd refrain from using that term but will put it in another context, like - You can store your media files centrally and watch it on telly by click of a mouse/keyboard/supported remote.
    You came empty handed, that is how you shall leave. Whatever you claim as yours today, belonged to someone else yesterday, will be someone else's tomorrow.

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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    Talking about media servers, what is the best one to install on an Ubuntu server? I guess I never used one or set one up. All I ever used is a DVR and Roku box. Last week I got my house completely wired with fiber and went totally digital. I had techs pull out all the old cables.
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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    I used to stream using plex server on one of my ubuntu box and loved it before I moved onto the new setup. Now I am on low cost solution (energy wise) I have got a low powered zyxell NAS (mirrored) connected to my router, chromecast connected to telly and I use android phone to cast videos from NAS to chromecast and speed wise it is just perfect setup for me. I don;t even feel like it is streaming anymore.
    You came empty handed, that is how you shall leave. Whatever you claim as yours today, belonged to someone else yesterday, will be someone else's tomorrow.

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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    I find myself seeking out old hardware just to install Linux on it. Like going around breathing life back into machines, giving them a new purpose in life.
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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    I found that if you take old hardware, max out the memory and install a SSD, and install Ubuntu on it you can make it run like a new machine.
    Information on my Main laptop. Information on my small laptop Dell 11 3000
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    Re: Linux Does what Windows Don't

    Thanks for sharing, I watched the entire video. It was great.

    Cheers

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