LL 3.8 Win-XP Dual-Boot

[Şerban S.]

Hi!

As Steve pointed out, we need more information in order to figure out how far can we go.
Now in order to do so, you have to be able to perform the task outlined by Steve in the previous post.
You will need a second USB stick, besides the one with the Linux Lite .ISO.
When you copy the output, you have to paste it somewhere.
Since the ISO is "Read-Only", you need some extra-space to save the file.
Now, assuming you got the result from the inxi command, you need to put it into a file.
Go to the Menu and search for "Mousepad" or "Leafpad". It is a simple text editor.
Start it. In the editing field, perform the "Paste" operation then save the file as "Sysconfig-inxi.txt" on the second USB stick.
After that, you can open the file and on the computer you used to post here, go to the same type of App.
If it's a Windows computer, look for "Notepad", open the file and repeat the Copy operation than paste the contents here, in a post.
We'll see what we can do.
Given the level of information we have now, the only thing I found is this:

https://sp.ts.fujitsu.com/dmsp/Publications/public/ds-AMILO-N-Li-3710.pdf

Now, assuming that the class of your machine is either exactly one of those or a very close variation, it is a 64 bit CPU. Roughly speaking, that means that you can install Linux Lite 6.6.
I have an ASUS X200MA, with a similar configuration but with only 2 GB of RAM and at the time of writing, it runs Linux Lite 6.6.
The performance is still acceptable, in spite of its age (2015 UEFI/BIOS specs).
On a 4 GB RAM machine and a dual-core / core2duo, you'll get better results.

Best regards, Șerban!

[stevef]

I tried to give Linux (LL 3.8, 32 bit) a go ...

Linux Lite version 3.x went out of support in April 2021 so we can't recommend using it.
Did you choose Linux Lite 3.8 because the Amilo is only 32 bit capable ?

If the Amilo is 64 bit capable it should run a supported version of Linux Lite (though it may be slow).

To check the CPU and disk types, boot to the desktop from the live media.
Open a terminal by pressing 'Ctrl', 'Alt' and 'T' together.

In the window that opens type

Code: [Select]

inxi -CDxxxfollowed by return/enter.
This will display information about your CPU and disks.
Look for 'bits' in the CPU section.

If you can copy and paste the information to a file on a USB drive you should be able to post it back to the forum.

If your Amilo is 64 bit capable we can guide you through a clean install of a current version of Linux Lite
version 5.x (supported until April 2025)
version 6.x (supported until April 2027)

[W-Exit]

Introduction:
I am an elderly (Grandpa) PC user, sometimes struggling with Alzheimer (" ")
Also new to this forum, hence missing the experience with it's features. (e.g. how to post a "screen-shot")

to make long story short:
I have an old Siemens-Amilo LT which is sporting 4GB Mem and ~500 GB HD (not sure is HD or SSD ??)

The Win XP on this machine was broken to the point of no use,#
hence I tried to give Linux (LL 3.8, 32 bit) a go ...

I actually did this 2x
and now I have a system with a scattered HD and (?) 2x LL installations

I got to the point of understanding that I would need G-Parted to modify (create, delete, resize) partitions.

However: I miserably fail to "clean up" my installation mess.
{e.g. the device won't even boot from my Win-XP instal CD)
... or how to post a screenshot in this thread ??

Any help appreciated !!

Anybody out there, who might be willing

best regards
Gunter