Post by paddydetox on Aug 21, 2021 12:30:32 GMT
Good Morning all and Happy Saturday! I am new to Bodhi Linux as of last night, I installed it on my (fiance's) Asus eeePC 1015pe Netbook and wiped the Windows 7 Starter OS that came stock.
I am not new to Linux, but I am by far no expert either. I only installed my first distro in April. I began with a Samsung Chromebook 2 on which I installed crouton and ubuntu but never got a GUI to pop, I am still tinkering and believe I have read some solutions which might help now that I'm more experienced.
My next was a Samsung Chromebook 4 on which I enabled the Linux environment. Here is where I started hitting a bit of a stride with my Linux experience, albeit limited. I was able to start using the CLI to install programs, add things to my repo, and start going out to the edge of the limits of the VM box.
I decided I needed to stretch a little more and learn a little more as well with a real distro on a real laptop. So I created a USB boot with Rufus of Mint 20.1 and installed it on my (father's old) Acer Aspire E5-571. I was hooked. I began downloading tools on the command line and filling out the system as per my needs and expectations. It is a great transitional OS, and I have gotten comfortable in that environment. The problem was that the hardware was SIGNIFICANTLY lacking in a general sense. WiFi card didn't do AC and as a result was stuck on the 2.4 channel, and the laptop only had 4GB RAM that came stock. So I replaced/upgraded both. New WiFi card and 16GB RAM. Now it's a breeze and couldn't be happier, except for the damned track-pad.
Now I wanted to test out older machines and more bare-bones distros. So I dusted (literally) this old netbook off and slapped on some Bodhi. I'm excited to learn more about Linux, programming/developing for Linux environments, and learning more about IT support and sysadmin for professional upgrades. Looking forward to engaging with and learning from all of you!!!
I am not new to Linux, but I am by far no expert either. I only installed my first distro in April. I began with a Samsung Chromebook 2 on which I installed crouton and ubuntu but never got a GUI to pop, I am still tinkering and believe I have read some solutions which might help now that I'm more experienced.
My next was a Samsung Chromebook 4 on which I enabled the Linux environment. Here is where I started hitting a bit of a stride with my Linux experience, albeit limited. I was able to start using the CLI to install programs, add things to my repo, and start going out to the edge of the limits of the VM box.
I decided I needed to stretch a little more and learn a little more as well with a real distro on a real laptop. So I created a USB boot with Rufus of Mint 20.1 and installed it on my (father's old) Acer Aspire E5-571. I was hooked. I began downloading tools on the command line and filling out the system as per my needs and expectations. It is a great transitional OS, and I have gotten comfortable in that environment. The problem was that the hardware was SIGNIFICANTLY lacking in a general sense. WiFi card didn't do AC and as a result was stuck on the 2.4 channel, and the laptop only had 4GB RAM that came stock. So I replaced/upgraded both. New WiFi card and 16GB RAM. Now it's a breeze and couldn't be happier, except for the damned track-pad.
Now I wanted to test out older machines and more bare-bones distros. So I dusted (literally) this old netbook off and slapped on some Bodhi. I'm excited to learn more about Linux, programming/developing for Linux environments, and learning more about IT support and sysadmin for professional upgrades. Looking forward to engaging with and learning from all of you!!!
