[HLUG] 32bit OS please

[Julian Robbins]

Hi George

We discussed this in the last meeting I think although I can't remember the
distros that were mentioned apart from Debian.

However a quick Google brings up this list

https://itsfoss.com/32-bit-linux-distributions/

Which has some good ideas here.

Here's another link with more 32bit distros

https://www.makeuseof.com/linux-distros-with-32-bit-support/

A new webpage is a great idea if you can add this George

Julian

On Fri, 30 Sept 2022, 12:30 George Miles dicegeorge--- via Herefordshire, <
herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:

> I also have several 32bit old pcs i'd live to revitalise, for myself and
> others.
>
> I'd like an OS which is supported for securty updates into the future
>
> Ubuntu1604LTS appears to be supported to 2026
> under ESM which is free for personal users I think
>
> https://ubuntu.com/16-04
>
> What other options are there?
>
> I think we should make a webpage on
> https://www.hlug.org.uk/
> with 32 bit advice,
> unless there is already a good page somewhere
>
> discuss...
>
> george
>
>
>
> On 23/09/2022 12:10, Russell Sutcliffe via Herefordshire wrote:
> > Julian,
> >
> > Thanks for the pointers.
> >
> > It really is Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron from pre 2010 on a DELL.
> >
> > Unfortunately I cannot find the 32/64 bit info.
> >
> > I suppose I will have to download the upgrade to a memory stick and do
> > a new install.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Russell
> >
> > P.S. The scanner process sounds as if I need to set aside some time!
> >
> >
> > On 21/09/2022 23:44, Julian Robbins via Herefordshire wrote:
> >> Hi Russell
> >>
> >> Thanks for your e mail.
> >>
> >> Firstly I think you mean Ubuntu 18.04 as Ubuntu 8 doesn't really make
> >> sense.
> >>
> >> Doing in place upgrades from a disc used to be quite possible but I'm
> >> pretty sure this isn't really possible these days.
> >>
> >> Perhaps best would be to ensure your files are backed up, perhaps on a
> >> separate home partition if you have one, or copied to a memory stick.
> >> Then
> >> do a new install instead from a usb stick with Ubuntu or Pop os
> >> 22.04. any
> >> configuration or settings you would lose but reinstalling afresh
> >> certainly
> >> is the cleanest way to install Linux.
> >>
> >> In saying this, if your machine is only 32bit (are you sure? Most
> >> laptops
> >> from last 10-15 years were 64 bit) but there are now very few distros
> >> that
> >> still support 32 bit, Debian is one but I m not sure Ubuntu still is.
> >> https://www.debugpoint.com/32-bit-linux-distributions/
> >>
> >> I also have a Brother printer scanner colour laserjet . Oldie but
> >> goodie.
> >> Brother has some of the best Linux support fortunately. I can't remember
> >> how to set up the scanner but you will need to look up SANE scanner
> >> access
> >> which should help. I got mine working ok but it took some configuration.
> >> Usb is easier than setting up via network scanning if you have that.
> >>
> >> Otherwise if at all possible, and I appreciate it may be difficult
> >> for you,
> >> please come along to our next meeting which is next Wednesday and
> >> we'll be
> >> happy to help you with this.
> >>
> >> Hope this helps
> >>
> >> Julian
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, 21 Sept 2022, 16:24 Russell Sutcliffe via Herefordshire, <
> >> herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I have an old laptop with Ubuntu 8 which will not connect to the
> >>> internet so I cannot upgrade.
> >>>
> >>> Any suggestions? I think the laptop is 32bit.
> >>>
> >>> Also, my new desktop Linux finds my Brother printer, but does not
> >>> realise that it is a scanner too.
> >>>
> >>> How do I connect to the scanner function?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>>
> >>> Russell
> >>>
> >>>
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