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Which distro for a 32-bit notebook? (sh.itjust.works)
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Edit: it looks like it's 64-bit compatible finally!

Hi!

I found a cheap 32-bit notebook with a functioning battery. I'd like to buy it, and install Linux on it, without installing X or Wayland, to use it ~~headless~~ GUI-less. I need something very portable just to take with me to take notes during meetings.

My intention was to use Debian but… they do not support 32-bit architecture anymore. I could install Debian 12, but do you know any interesting alternative that still support and will support it in the future?

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[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago

I usually see PuppyLinux recommended for 32-bit systems: https://puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io/
There's multiple flavors of it, including one based on Debian.

For headless usage, there might be other alternatives, though...