Another way to breathe life into an old machine

[Wij]

Got an Old Computer? Jolicloud OS Can Now Make it a Zippy Cloud Machine - ReadWriteCloud

Provided that old machine has access to a modern web connection obviously.

 

[MYstIC G]

Jolicloud is fucking awful.

 

[Wij]

Not tried it yet

 

[MYstIC G]

I'd honestly say don't. It's very easy to use but it's the usual "glossy painted exterior" job, i.e. it's fugly as soon as you think "i'll just do this..."

 

[dysfunction]

Prob best to wait for Google Chromium OS or download a developer produced version...

 

[Zenith.UK]

I've got an old Sony Vaio thing that doesn't even meet the minimum spec for that.
P300, 128MB, 6.4GB, external CD drive, USB1.
PCG-505E

 

[Wij]

I've got an old Sony Vaio thing that doesn't even meet the minimum spec for that.
P300, 128MB, 6.4GB, external CD drive, USB1.
PCG-505E

Puppy ?

 

[Wij]

Version of Mint based on Debian Test Branch uses much less memory !

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