Linux on a Tiny Potato

Today we're finally getting modern linux running on the garbage Windows CE netbook from CVS Pharmacy.

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#Debian #WindowsCE #ARM

[gamergod]

-extremely underpowered
-almost no memory
-can barely run
oh look, it's me!

[marcash]

In Italy (around 2011-12) this crappy little thing was gifted by Giordano Vini if you placed a large order of wine bottles. I installed slatedroid (a custom version of android gingerbread) following a guide for this specific model and managed to run simple apps like email, facebook and youtube. Still better than the joke of CE that was pre-installed.

[abatross_]

>sudo eject mmcblk0

*thinkpad aggressively ejects sdcard at high velocity*

[Castaa]

That speaks to the flexibility of Linux and the incredible and tireless work of open source community.

[ozzie_goat]

This is the kind of computer that someone will bring into my job and scream at me to FIX IT but won't listen to any advice about upgrading

[ConnerBurns]

My dad tried to get me to ask for one back in the day... I told him it was trash, and his argument was "it's only $99!". Glad we didn't get it!

[keylowmike]

Installing modern Linux on potatoes is a rite of passage for a Linux user. I want to make a home lab out of older hardware running modern Linux and call it my potato farm. Awesome work!

[PhirePhlame]

Here I thought Debian 12 on the early 2000s Dell Inspiron my grandma used to own was "modern Linux on a potato"

[MacintoshMen]

Years back a friend of mine had one of of these and I ended up installing Android 2.2 on it. Made it quite a lot more useful than Windows CE

[SixOThree]

BTW. If I had a Lisa, I would donate it to the channel.

I have too many computer. I asked every youtuber at VCF (that I actually talked to) what their white whale is and nobody mentioned anything I had.

I am working on cataloging my collection. When I'm done, I'll share the catalog and see if there's anything people actually want. I don't have the ability to "curate" them all. Getting a second storage unit was the sign. So I need to start finding homes for these things.

It was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you so much for taking the time to humor a fan. You guys come into our houses so frequently it feels like you are a part of our lives; so it's nice to get to actually meet you in person.

We really do look up to you guys for all of the hard work you do and the knowledge you share.

[SteelSkin]

They say "one man's trash is another man's treasure". As it turns out, this is is that other man's YouTube channel.

[d_sanu]

"just let me die" Hey why, you've given him a second chance to live ! (wow so many likes)

[HisVirusness]

"When we find garbage around here, we install Linux on it."

This is the way.

[Tsaukpaetra]

The browser tab I'm using to watch this video in 720p is taking up 16x the amount of total RAM in that device.

[MrDowntemp]

I almost bought one of those back in the day. I knew it was garbage, even then, but the thought of having such a tiny and cheap PC to run linux on was tempting. I ended up picking up a more substantial netbook for probably quadruple the cost, but it was lovely while it lasted.

[dionelr]

I feel for this little laptop. It's a tool waiting for a Sylvania-sized problem.

[sfx]

I suspect part of the reason for the poor performance is that it is not accessing the SD card with a high speed interface. If it has USB 2, you could try using the SD card bootloader to boot a USB drive and see if it's faster. It's probably swapping a lot, though, so it might wear down some of those flash devices with block erases.

[DevsterDudeKnowsYourIP]

I like potatoes. Especially with cheese. Delicious.

[Amit-jt]

Thanks man 🤝 really appreciated for listening to my comment... There wasn't a proper tutorial entire on YouTube.. u really saved my device..

[someguystudios]

I'm glad you're doing something like this in a video - i have nearly that exact one and it's been sitting!