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I want a computer that is basically just a word processor and spreadsheet maker. No internet capability, I don't even need a GUI, text only OS is fine. It just needs a USB drive so I can get my documents off of it.
What's the best way to go about this? Buy an old laptop and remove the ethernet port/wifi antenna? Install some version of LINUX?
Admittedly I'm doing this because I'm a pathetic junkie who has tried everything to control his internet usage and failed miserably for the last decade.
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You could install something like Damn Small Linux (http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/index.html), download the packages you need but aren't there, then burn the LAN ports. Alternatively, you can do it the non-hacker way and install Cold Turkey Writer (https://getcoldturkey.com/writer/) on your regular PC.
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>>62051271
>Buy an old laptop and remove the ethernet port/wifi antenna? Install some version of LINUX?
install some purist "no non-free software" gnu-slash-linux and your wifi will most likely be non-functional
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>>62051271
Install gentoo
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>>62051386
DSL looks right up my alley, thanks!
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>>62051386
You don't need proprietary codecs to browse xkcd, Slashdot, 4chan...
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Dammit, wrong post. I meant 60251395.
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>>62051271
Dad, why are you on 4chan? I told you I'll sort it out!
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>>62051271
Buy a Chromebook and install OpenBSD and nano. You'll get excellent battery life and everything you're asking for. If you ever chamge your mind you'll still have a fantastic little laptop.
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>>62051271
Install FreeDOS
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>>62051271
get a rpi zero?
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>>62051271
Install TempleOS
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