05-05-2015, 02:39 PM
Hi
For some time now we have had a dual boot setup with Linux Lite and Vista Ultimate. We had it set up in an older Compaq Presario SR5412DE, the specs can be seen at http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/Comp...c01386897/
The time came to retire the Compaq so we had a go at building a new desktop (which was a bit nerve racking but fun). We have now returned our attention to the old Compaq, what to do with it... One option is to replace the HDD and run it as a standalone Linux Lite machine.
The current thinking is to replace the existing HDD with something like a Seagate 500GB 7200 rpm 64mb and add a wireless setup like the following one from Asus;
http://www.amazon.de/PCE-AC56-Dual-Band-...Fi+Adapter
In my head this looks like a simple task, but then I am a beginner :-) so I am looking for a bit of general input/views from people who know what to do/avoid, is this a realistic plan?
Thanks.
For some time now we have had a dual boot setup with Linux Lite and Vista Ultimate. We had it set up in an older Compaq Presario SR5412DE, the specs can be seen at http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/Comp...c01386897/
The time came to retire the Compaq so we had a go at building a new desktop (which was a bit nerve racking but fun). We have now returned our attention to the old Compaq, what to do with it... One option is to replace the HDD and run it as a standalone Linux Lite machine.
The current thinking is to replace the existing HDD with something like a Seagate 500GB 7200 rpm 64mb and add a wireless setup like the following one from Asus;
http://www.amazon.de/PCE-AC56-Dual-Band-...Fi+Adapter
In my head this looks like a simple task, but then I am a beginner :-) so I am looking for a bit of general input/views from people who know what to do/avoid, is this a realistic plan?
Thanks.