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Linux Festivus For the Rest of Us | LINUX Unplugged 560

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Nostalgic Memories and Refurbishing Old Machines

The chapter delves into nostalgic stories of using old computers with Linux, such as a ThinkPad T61 and a NEC Pentium 2, emphasizing the value of reusing technology. It explores the experience of setting up Linux PCs in the past, from floppies to kernel compilations, and highlights the preference for refurbishing old machines over discarding them. The conversation also touches on volunteering at FreeGeek for repurposing electronic hardware and the positive impact of extending the lifespan of technology.

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