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Found an old computer, going to install linux on it. What does

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Found an old computer

Want to install linux on it. Forgot the admin password. So want to do it clean

What does /g/ recommend? I never used linux before

ntel Pentium Dual Core Processor 2.1GHz
4GB DDR2 RAM
250GB Hard Drive
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>skipping the memes
lubuntu
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>>57811069
>>57811070

My shit computer won't let me even do a factory reset without the admin password. Can I download linux on a USB and overview the existing OS?
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>>57811079
yes but you'll need to use another PC to create the bootable USB

https://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/
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>>57811079
yes if you use gentoo
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>>57811118
>https://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/

Ok excellent thank you! I am using my more modern laptop so can do it tonight on it. I am fucking excited I found a laptop I can fuck around with!
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