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Is it still possible to install Debian 5 in 2018?
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I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because I expect that the kernel of Debian 5 would work better on this computer.
I downloaded the netinstall ISO from debian.org and I tried to install it on a Virtualbox machine. I got this error: Bad mirror. I changed the mirror to archive.debian.org as a hostname, then /debian/ and the problem got resolved.
My problem right now is that the installation stucks on Please wait..., on the screen of Select and install (exactly after choosing what to install - only Standard System - at 13%).
I don't get any errors. I don't know also how to check logs or something else if there exists some.
When I Press CTRL+ALT+F4, I see the following on the screen:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: You should only proceed with the installation if you re certain that
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: this is what you want to do.
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: ispell ibritish wamerican mlocate exim4-config libnfsidmapZ bind9-host
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: mime-support libidn11 telnet lsof bash-completion dsutils
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: exim4-daemon-light perl libcap2 mutt reportbug libds58 bc m4 doc-debian
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: dc at libeuent1 ncurses-term libpcre3 doc-linux-texwhois libsqlite3-0
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: python2.5 python-minimal libisccc50 procmail time 1ibrpcsecgss3
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: liblwres50 python ftp pciutils dictionaries-commonpython-central w3m
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: openbsd-inetd libbind9-50 libxle libgme debian-fafile ucf
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: perl-modules python2.5-minimal libldap-2.4-2 libiscfg50 libdb4.5
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: bsd-mailx exim4 libgc1c2 exim4-base patch libisc50 libgssgluel iamerican
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: portmap nfs-common less libmagicl texinfo liblockfile1
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: Do you want to ignore this warning and proceed anyway
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: To continue, enter "Yes": to abort, enter "No":
What is this warning message about? What can I do?
Important to note that I had tried to install Debian 9 on a VirtualBox and it worked. I tried to install Debian 6 and had the same problem.
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I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because I expect that the kernel of Debian 5 would work better on this computer.
I downloaded the netinstall ISO from debian.org and I tried to install it on a Virtualbox machine. I got this error: Bad mirror. I changed the mirror to archive.debian.org as a hostname, then /debian/ and the problem got resolved.
My problem right now is that the installation stucks on Please wait..., on the screen of Select and install (exactly after choosing what to install - only Standard System - at 13%).
I don't get any errors. I don't know also how to check logs or something else if there exists some.
When I Press CTRL+ALT+F4, I see the following on the screen:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: You should only proceed with the installation if you re certain that
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: this is what you want to do.
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: ispell ibritish wamerican mlocate exim4-config libnfsidmapZ bind9-host
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: mime-support libidn11 telnet lsof bash-completion dsutils
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: exim4-daemon-light perl libcap2 mutt reportbug libds58 bc m4 doc-debian
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: dc at libeuent1 ncurses-term libpcre3 doc-linux-texwhois libsqlite3-0
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: python2.5 python-minimal libisccc50 procmail time 1ibrpcsecgss3
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: liblwres50 python ftp pciutils dictionaries-commonpython-central w3m
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: openbsd-inetd libbind9-50 libxle libgme debian-fafile ucf
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: perl-modules python2.5-minimal libldap-2.4-2 libiscfg50 libdb4.5
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: bsd-mailx exim4 libgc1c2 exim4-base patch libisc50 libgssgluel iamerican
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: portmap nfs-common less libmagicl texinfo liblockfile1
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: Do you want to ignore this warning and proceed anyway
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: To continue, enter "Yes": to abort, enter "No":
What is this warning message about? What can I do?
Important to note that I had tried to install Debian 9 on a VirtualBox and it worked. I tried to install Debian 6 and had the same problem.
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Goro
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Why Debian 5? I would select the latest 32-bit release of FreeBSD.
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
@RuiFRibeiro - Thank you! But why FreeBSD? Should it work well on older computers?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
I am using the latest FreeBSD in my Asus 2008 Atom clamshell netbook
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
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– Wildcard
8 hours ago
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@Alpha3031 I don't think it is really simple to install Debian 5 Kernel in Debian 9. I think there should be problems withsystemdas Debian 5 has Kernel v2.6.26.
– NETCreator Hosting - WebDesign
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I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because I expect that the kernel of Debian 5 would work better on this computer.
I downloaded the netinstall ISO from debian.org and I tried to install it on a Virtualbox machine. I got this error: Bad mirror. I changed the mirror to archive.debian.org as a hostname, then /debian/ and the problem got resolved.
My problem right now is that the installation stucks on Please wait..., on the screen of Select and install (exactly after choosing what to install - only Standard System - at 13%).
I don't get any errors. I don't know also how to check logs or something else if there exists some.
When I Press CTRL+ALT+F4, I see the following on the screen:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: You should only proceed with the installation if you re certain that
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: this is what you want to do.
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: ispell ibritish wamerican mlocate exim4-config libnfsidmapZ bind9-host
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: mime-support libidn11 telnet lsof bash-completion dsutils
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: exim4-daemon-light perl libcap2 mutt reportbug libds58 bc m4 doc-debian
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: dc at libeuent1 ncurses-term libpcre3 doc-linux-texwhois libsqlite3-0
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: python2.5 python-minimal libisccc50 procmail time 1ibrpcsecgss3
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: liblwres50 python ftp pciutils dictionaries-commonpython-central w3m
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: openbsd-inetd libbind9-50 libxle libgme debian-fafile ucf
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: perl-modules python2.5-minimal libldap-2.4-2 libiscfg50 libdb4.5
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: bsd-mailx exim4 libgc1c2 exim4-base patch libisc50 libgssgluel iamerican
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: portmap nfs-common less libmagicl texinfo liblockfile1
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: Do you want to ignore this warning and proceed anyway
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: To continue, enter "Yes": to abort, enter "No":
What is this warning message about? What can I do?
Important to note that I had tried to install Debian 9 on a VirtualBox and it worked. I tried to install Debian 6 and had the same problem.
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Goro
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MM PP
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I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because I expect that the kernel of Debian 5 would work better on this computer.
I downloaded the netinstall ISO from debian.org and I tried to install it on a Virtualbox machine. I got this error: Bad mirror. I changed the mirror to archive.debian.org as a hostname, then /debian/ and the problem got resolved.
My problem right now is that the installation stucks on Please wait..., on the screen of Select and install (exactly after choosing what to install - only Standard System - at 13%).
I don't get any errors. I don't know also how to check logs or something else if there exists some.
When I Press CTRL+ALT+F4, I see the following on the screen:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: You should only proceed with the installation if you re certain that
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: this is what you want to do.
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: ispell ibritish wamerican mlocate exim4-config libnfsidmapZ bind9-host
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: mime-support libidn11 telnet lsof bash-completion dsutils
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: exim4-daemon-light perl libcap2 mutt reportbug libds58 bc m4 doc-debian
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: dc at libeuent1 ncurses-term libpcre3 doc-linux-texwhois libsqlite3-0
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: python2.5 python-minimal libisccc50 procmail time 1ibrpcsecgss3
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: liblwres50 python ftp pciutils dictionaries-commonpython-central w3m
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: openbsd-inetd libbind9-50 libxle libgme debian-fafile ucf
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: perl-modules python2.5-minimal libldap-2.4-2 libiscfg50 libdb4.5
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: bsd-mailx exim4 libgc1c2 exim4-base patch libisc50 libgssgluel iamerican
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: portmap nfs-common less libmagicl texinfo liblockfile1
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target:
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: Do you want to ignore this warning and proceed anyway
> sep 14 15:36:00 in-target: To continue, enter "Yes": to abort, enter "No":
What is this warning message about? What can I do?
Important to note that I had tried to install Debian 9 on a VirtualBox and it worked. I tried to install Debian 6 and had the same problem.
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Why Debian 5? I would select the latest 32-bit release of FreeBSD.
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
@RuiFRibeiro - Thank you! But why FreeBSD? Should it work well on older computers?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
I am using the latest FreeBSD in my Asus 2008 Atom clamshell netbook
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
1
PSA: Please don't post images of text
– Wildcard
8 hours ago
1
@Alpha3031 I don't think it is really simple to install Debian 5 Kernel in Debian 9. I think there should be problems withsystemdas Debian 5 has Kernel v2.6.26.
– NETCreator Hosting - WebDesign
29 mins ago
 |Â
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Why Debian 5? I would select the latest 32-bit release of FreeBSD.
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
@RuiFRibeiro - Thank you! But why FreeBSD? Should it work well on older computers?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
I am using the latest FreeBSD in my Asus 2008 Atom clamshell netbook
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
1
PSA: Please don't post images of text
– Wildcard
8 hours ago
1
@Alpha3031 I don't think it is really simple to install Debian 5 Kernel in Debian 9. I think there should be problems withsystemdas Debian 5 has Kernel v2.6.26.
– NETCreator Hosting - WebDesign
29 mins ago
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Why Debian 5? I would select the latest 32-bit release of FreeBSD.
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
Why Debian 5? I would select the latest 32-bit release of FreeBSD.
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
@RuiFRibeiro - Thank you! But why FreeBSD? Should it work well on older computers?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
@RuiFRibeiro - Thank you! But why FreeBSD? Should it work well on older computers?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
I am using the latest FreeBSD in my Asus 2008 Atom clamshell netbook
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
I am using the latest FreeBSD in my Asus 2008 Atom clamshell netbook
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
1
1
PSA: Please don't post images of text
– Wildcard
8 hours ago
PSA: Please don't post images of text
– Wildcard
8 hours ago
1
1
@Alpha3031 I don't think it is really simple to install Debian 5 Kernel in Debian 9. I think there should be problems with
systemd as Debian 5 has Kernel v2.6.26.– NETCreator Hosting - WebDesign
29 mins ago
@Alpha3031 I don't think it is really simple to install Debian 5 Kernel in Debian 9. I think there should be problems with
systemd as Debian 5 has Kernel v2.6.26.– NETCreator Hosting - WebDesign
29 mins ago
 |Â
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I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because Debian 5's
kernel should work well on this computer.
Umm... no!
That is in fact a Really Bad Idea. There are multiple GNU/Linux distributions available that will run on - and are in fact made for - older 32bit PC's (AntiX, Bodhi etc).
You should never run operating systems that have reach end of life, and as such do not recieve security updates in a timely order.
And I fail to see why an older kernel should work better than a new one, if it is non PAE you are looking for, there are alternatives (see above).
answered 17 hours ago
maulinglawns
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Thank you for this answer! I observed that latest Debian is working slowly on my laptop. The CPU is always 100%, even if doing nothing. The screen resolution is recognized as 800*600 (I can't do anything with that). In Windows this laptop is working well. I installed some time ago an older Ubuntu and it worked better (but not best). Now I realized that the Kernel should be the cause and I want to install Debian, Trinity DE, but with older Kernel. I need Debian. So I though I should install an older Debian. Now I am confused as I really want Debian, not other Distro. Thank you!
– MM PP
16 hours ago
1
I have also an old computer. It has a Pentium IV, 3Ghz. It seems it is working slow with Debian. CPU is almost of the time 100% (the CPU is always 100%, while browsing the web - one tab, simple websites), even with light DE or browser. CentOS 6 seems to work very well on it, as I used it as a webserver too, and tested CentOS. CentOS 6 has an old Kernel. But I need Debian, now. I don't know what to do.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
I second AntiX, using it in new hardware.
– Rui F Ribeiro
16 hours ago
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Please use the archive mirror provided by debian: http://archive.debian.org/debian/
The alternative is to use ISO DVDs, which can be found on their mirror so you do not need network during installation:
https://cdimage.debian.org/mirror/cdimage/archive/5.0.10/amd64/iso-dvd/
answered 19 hours ago
Vince
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Thank you, Vince! But as I said, I configured it toarchive.debian.org/debian/. I don't get "Bad mirror", but the installation stucks on "Please wait...", when it starts "Select and install software"
– MM PP
19 hours ago
Pressed CTRL+ALT+F4. I get this: imgur.com/a/NtC8kBD What is the warning?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
The packages on archive.debian.org are of little use since the key's expired for Debian 5 (and 6). You'll need an ISO to get something that works, and without a full set, it's pointless.
– Thomas Dickey
18 hours ago
@ThomasDickey: Set your clock back to install. Once installed there's a way to order it to ignore the fact the key is expired.
– Joshua
16 hours ago
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Thank you, @Joshua. But how to get Debian installed? I am using netinstall as there is no minimal iso.
– MM PP
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It seems your first problem from the questions and comments is using the netinstall image. It probably wont work nowadays.
For installing, the best course of action is using the full DVDs.
As for using something modern Debian based that supports 32 bits, you can use AntiX, as others recommended. However, it will be slower, as graphical environments nowadays expect more powerful machines.
I usually run FreeBSD 32-bits on legacy hardware, have regular updates and much more satisfied with the resulting performance.
answered 15 hours ago
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I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because Debian 5's
kernel should work well on this computer.
Umm... no!
That is in fact a Really Bad Idea. There are multiple GNU/Linux distributions available that will run on - and are in fact made for - older 32bit PC's (AntiX, Bodhi etc).
You should never run operating systems that have reach end of life, and as such do not recieve security updates in a timely order.
And I fail to see why an older kernel should work better than a new one, if it is non PAE you are looking for, there are alternatives (see above).
answered 17 hours ago
maulinglawns
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Thank you for this answer! I observed that latest Debian is working slowly on my laptop. The CPU is always 100%, even if doing nothing. The screen resolution is recognized as 800*600 (I can't do anything with that). In Windows this laptop is working well. I installed some time ago an older Ubuntu and it worked better (but not best). Now I realized that the Kernel should be the cause and I want to install Debian, Trinity DE, but with older Kernel. I need Debian. So I though I should install an older Debian. Now I am confused as I really want Debian, not other Distro. Thank you!
– MM PP
16 hours ago
1
I have also an old computer. It has a Pentium IV, 3Ghz. It seems it is working slow with Debian. CPU is almost of the time 100% (the CPU is always 100%, while browsing the web - one tab, simple websites), even with light DE or browser. CentOS 6 seems to work very well on it, as I used it as a webserver too, and tested CentOS. CentOS 6 has an old Kernel. But I need Debian, now. I don't know what to do.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
I second AntiX, using it in new hardware.
– Rui F Ribeiro
16 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
14
down vote
I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because Debian 5's
kernel should work well on this computer.
Umm... no!
That is in fact a Really Bad Idea. There are multiple GNU/Linux distributions available that will run on - and are in fact made for - older 32bit PC's (AntiX, Bodhi etc).
You should never run operating systems that have reach end of life, and as such do not recieve security updates in a timely order.
And I fail to see why an older kernel should work better than a new one, if it is non PAE you are looking for, there are alternatives (see above).
answered 17 hours ago
maulinglawns
5,8982924
1
Thank you for this answer! I observed that latest Debian is working slowly on my laptop. The CPU is always 100%, even if doing nothing. The screen resolution is recognized as 800*600 (I can't do anything with that). In Windows this laptop is working well. I installed some time ago an older Ubuntu and it worked better (but not best). Now I realized that the Kernel should be the cause and I want to install Debian, Trinity DE, but with older Kernel. I need Debian. So I though I should install an older Debian. Now I am confused as I really want Debian, not other Distro. Thank you!
– MM PP
16 hours ago
1
I have also an old computer. It has a Pentium IV, 3Ghz. It seems it is working slow with Debian. CPU is almost of the time 100% (the CPU is always 100%, while browsing the web - one tab, simple websites), even with light DE or browser. CentOS 6 seems to work very well on it, as I used it as a webserver too, and tested CentOS. CentOS 6 has an old Kernel. But I need Debian, now. I don't know what to do.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
I second AntiX, using it in new hardware.
– Rui F Ribeiro
16 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
14
down vote
up vote
14
down vote
I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because Debian 5's
kernel should work well on this computer.
Umm... no!
That is in fact a Really Bad Idea. There are multiple GNU/Linux distributions available that will run on - and are in fact made for - older 32bit PC's (AntiX, Bodhi etc).
You should never run operating systems that have reach end of life, and as such do not recieve security updates in a timely order.
And I fail to see why an older kernel should work better than a new one, if it is non PAE you are looking for, there are alternatives (see above).
answered 17 hours ago
maulinglawns
5,8982924
I would like to install Debian 5 on an older PC, because Debian 5's
kernel should work well on this computer.
Umm... no!
That is in fact a Really Bad Idea. There are multiple GNU/Linux distributions available that will run on - and are in fact made for - older 32bit PC's (AntiX, Bodhi etc).
You should never run operating systems that have reach end of life, and as such do not recieve security updates in a timely order.
And I fail to see why an older kernel should work better than a new one, if it is non PAE you are looking for, there are alternatives (see above).
answered 17 hours ago
maulinglawns
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edited 17 hours ago
answered 17 hours ago
maulinglawns
5,8982924
answered 17 hours ago
maulinglawns
5,8982924
answered 17 hours ago
maulinglawns
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Thank you for this answer! I observed that latest Debian is working slowly on my laptop. The CPU is always 100%, even if doing nothing. The screen resolution is recognized as 800*600 (I can't do anything with that). In Windows this laptop is working well. I installed some time ago an older Ubuntu and it worked better (but not best). Now I realized that the Kernel should be the cause and I want to install Debian, Trinity DE, but with older Kernel. I need Debian. So I though I should install an older Debian. Now I am confused as I really want Debian, not other Distro. Thank you!
– MM PP
16 hours ago
1
I have also an old computer. It has a Pentium IV, 3Ghz. It seems it is working slow with Debian. CPU is almost of the time 100% (the CPU is always 100%, while browsing the web - one tab, simple websites), even with light DE or browser. CentOS 6 seems to work very well on it, as I used it as a webserver too, and tested CentOS. CentOS 6 has an old Kernel. But I need Debian, now. I don't know what to do.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
I second AntiX, using it in new hardware.
– Rui F Ribeiro
16 hours ago
add a comment |Â
1
Thank you for this answer! I observed that latest Debian is working slowly on my laptop. The CPU is always 100%, even if doing nothing. The screen resolution is recognized as 800*600 (I can't do anything with that). In Windows this laptop is working well. I installed some time ago an older Ubuntu and it worked better (but not best). Now I realized that the Kernel should be the cause and I want to install Debian, Trinity DE, but with older Kernel. I need Debian. So I though I should install an older Debian. Now I am confused as I really want Debian, not other Distro. Thank you!
– MM PP
16 hours ago
1
I have also an old computer. It has a Pentium IV, 3Ghz. It seems it is working slow with Debian. CPU is almost of the time 100% (the CPU is always 100%, while browsing the web - one tab, simple websites), even with light DE or browser. CentOS 6 seems to work very well on it, as I used it as a webserver too, and tested CentOS. CentOS 6 has an old Kernel. But I need Debian, now. I don't know what to do.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
I second AntiX, using it in new hardware.
– Rui F Ribeiro
16 hours ago
1
1
Thank you for this answer! I observed that latest Debian is working slowly on my laptop. The CPU is always 100%, even if doing nothing. The screen resolution is recognized as 800*600 (I can't do anything with that). In Windows this laptop is working well. I installed some time ago an older Ubuntu and it worked better (but not best). Now I realized that the Kernel should be the cause and I want to install Debian, Trinity DE, but with older Kernel. I need Debian. So I though I should install an older Debian. Now I am confused as I really want Debian, not other Distro. Thank you!
– MM PP
16 hours ago
Thank you for this answer! I observed that latest Debian is working slowly on my laptop. The CPU is always 100%, even if doing nothing. The screen resolution is recognized as 800*600 (I can't do anything with that). In Windows this laptop is working well. I installed some time ago an older Ubuntu and it worked better (but not best). Now I realized that the Kernel should be the cause and I want to install Debian, Trinity DE, but with older Kernel. I need Debian. So I though I should install an older Debian. Now I am confused as I really want Debian, not other Distro. Thank you!
– MM PP
16 hours ago
1
1
I have also an old computer. It has a Pentium IV, 3Ghz. It seems it is working slow with Debian. CPU is almost of the time 100% (the CPU is always 100%, while browsing the web - one tab, simple websites), even with light DE or browser. CentOS 6 seems to work very well on it, as I used it as a webserver too, and tested CentOS. CentOS 6 has an old Kernel. But I need Debian, now. I don't know what to do.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
I have also an old computer. It has a Pentium IV, 3Ghz. It seems it is working slow with Debian. CPU is almost of the time 100% (the CPU is always 100%, while browsing the web - one tab, simple websites), even with light DE or browser. CentOS 6 seems to work very well on it, as I used it as a webserver too, and tested CentOS. CentOS 6 has an old Kernel. But I need Debian, now. I don't know what to do.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
I second AntiX, using it in new hardware.
– Rui F Ribeiro
16 hours ago
I second AntiX, using it in new hardware.
– Rui F Ribeiro
16 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
Please use the archive mirror provided by debian: http://archive.debian.org/debian/
The alternative is to use ISO DVDs, which can be found on their mirror so you do not need network during installation:
https://cdimage.debian.org/mirror/cdimage/archive/5.0.10/amd64/iso-dvd/
answered 19 hours ago
Vince
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Thank you, Vince! But as I said, I configured it toarchive.debian.org/debian/. I don't get "Bad mirror", but the installation stucks on "Please wait...", when it starts "Select and install software"
– MM PP
19 hours ago
Pressed CTRL+ALT+F4. I get this: imgur.com/a/NtC8kBD What is the warning?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
The packages on archive.debian.org are of little use since the key's expired for Debian 5 (and 6). You'll need an ISO to get something that works, and without a full set, it's pointless.
– Thomas Dickey
18 hours ago
@ThomasDickey: Set your clock back to install. Once installed there's a way to order it to ignore the fact the key is expired.
– Joshua
16 hours ago
1
Thank you, @Joshua. But how to get Debian installed? I am using netinstall as there is no minimal iso.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
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Please use the archive mirror provided by debian: http://archive.debian.org/debian/
The alternative is to use ISO DVDs, which can be found on their mirror so you do not need network during installation:
https://cdimage.debian.org/mirror/cdimage/archive/5.0.10/amd64/iso-dvd/
answered 19 hours ago
Vince
25029
Thank you, Vince! But as I said, I configured it toarchive.debian.org/debian/. I don't get "Bad mirror", but the installation stucks on "Please wait...", when it starts "Select and install software"
– MM PP
19 hours ago
Pressed CTRL+ALT+F4. I get this: imgur.com/a/NtC8kBD What is the warning?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
The packages on archive.debian.org are of little use since the key's expired for Debian 5 (and 6). You'll need an ISO to get something that works, and without a full set, it's pointless.
– Thomas Dickey
18 hours ago
@ThomasDickey: Set your clock back to install. Once installed there's a way to order it to ignore the fact the key is expired.
– Joshua
16 hours ago
1
Thank you, @Joshua. But how to get Debian installed? I am using netinstall as there is no minimal iso.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
Please use the archive mirror provided by debian: http://archive.debian.org/debian/
The alternative is to use ISO DVDs, which can be found on their mirror so you do not need network during installation:
https://cdimage.debian.org/mirror/cdimage/archive/5.0.10/amd64/iso-dvd/
answered 19 hours ago
Vince
25029
Please use the archive mirror provided by debian: http://archive.debian.org/debian/
The alternative is to use ISO DVDs, which can be found on their mirror so you do not need network during installation:
https://cdimage.debian.org/mirror/cdimage/archive/5.0.10/amd64/iso-dvd/
answered 19 hours ago
Vince
25029
edited 19 hours ago
answered 19 hours ago
Vince
25029
answered 19 hours ago
Vince
25029
answered 19 hours ago
Vince
25029
25029
Thank you, Vince! But as I said, I configured it toarchive.debian.org/debian/. I don't get "Bad mirror", but the installation stucks on "Please wait...", when it starts "Select and install software"
– MM PP
19 hours ago
Pressed CTRL+ALT+F4. I get this: imgur.com/a/NtC8kBD What is the warning?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
The packages on archive.debian.org are of little use since the key's expired for Debian 5 (and 6). You'll need an ISO to get something that works, and without a full set, it's pointless.
– Thomas Dickey
18 hours ago
@ThomasDickey: Set your clock back to install. Once installed there's a way to order it to ignore the fact the key is expired.
– Joshua
16 hours ago
1
Thank you, @Joshua. But how to get Debian installed? I am using netinstall as there is no minimal iso.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
 |Â
show 1 more comment
Thank you, Vince! But as I said, I configured it toarchive.debian.org/debian/. I don't get "Bad mirror", but the installation stucks on "Please wait...", when it starts "Select and install software"
– MM PP
19 hours ago
Pressed CTRL+ALT+F4. I get this: imgur.com/a/NtC8kBD What is the warning?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
The packages on archive.debian.org are of little use since the key's expired for Debian 5 (and 6). You'll need an ISO to get something that works, and without a full set, it's pointless.
– Thomas Dickey
18 hours ago
@ThomasDickey: Set your clock back to install. Once installed there's a way to order it to ignore the fact the key is expired.
– Joshua
16 hours ago
1
Thank you, @Joshua. But how to get Debian installed? I am using netinstall as there is no minimal iso.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
Thank you, Vince! But as I said, I configured it to
archive.debian.org/debian/. I don't get "Bad mirror", but the installation stucks on "Please wait...", when it starts "Select and install software"– MM PP
19 hours ago
Thank you, Vince! But as I said, I configured it to
archive.debian.org/debian/. I don't get "Bad mirror", but the installation stucks on "Please wait...", when it starts "Select and install software"– MM PP
19 hours ago
Pressed CTRL+ALT+F4. I get this: imgur.com/a/NtC8kBD What is the warning?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
Pressed CTRL+ALT+F4. I get this: imgur.com/a/NtC8kBD What is the warning?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
The packages on archive.debian.org are of little use since the key's expired for Debian 5 (and 6). You'll need an ISO to get something that works, and without a full set, it's pointless.
– Thomas Dickey
18 hours ago
The packages on archive.debian.org are of little use since the key's expired for Debian 5 (and 6). You'll need an ISO to get something that works, and without a full set, it's pointless.
– Thomas Dickey
18 hours ago
@ThomasDickey: Set your clock back to install. Once installed there's a way to order it to ignore the fact the key is expired.
– Joshua
16 hours ago
@ThomasDickey: Set your clock back to install. Once installed there's a way to order it to ignore the fact the key is expired.
– Joshua
16 hours ago
1
1
Thank you, @Joshua. But how to get Debian installed? I am using netinstall as there is no minimal iso.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
Thank you, @Joshua. But how to get Debian installed? I am using netinstall as there is no minimal iso.
– MM PP
16 hours ago
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
3
down vote
It seems your first problem from the questions and comments is using the netinstall image. It probably wont work nowadays.
For installing, the best course of action is using the full DVDs.
As for using something modern Debian based that supports 32 bits, you can use AntiX, as others recommended. However, it will be slower, as graphical environments nowadays expect more powerful machines.
I usually run FreeBSD 32-bits on legacy hardware, have regular updates and much more satisfied with the resulting performance.
answered 15 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
36.4k1271116
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
It seems your first problem from the questions and comments is using the netinstall image. It probably wont work nowadays.
For installing, the best course of action is using the full DVDs.
As for using something modern Debian based that supports 32 bits, you can use AntiX, as others recommended. However, it will be slower, as graphical environments nowadays expect more powerful machines.
I usually run FreeBSD 32-bits on legacy hardware, have regular updates and much more satisfied with the resulting performance.
answered 15 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
36.4k1271116
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
It seems your first problem from the questions and comments is using the netinstall image. It probably wont work nowadays.
For installing, the best course of action is using the full DVDs.
As for using something modern Debian based that supports 32 bits, you can use AntiX, as others recommended. However, it will be slower, as graphical environments nowadays expect more powerful machines.
I usually run FreeBSD 32-bits on legacy hardware, have regular updates and much more satisfied with the resulting performance.
answered 15 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
36.4k1271116
It seems your first problem from the questions and comments is using the netinstall image. It probably wont work nowadays.
For installing, the best course of action is using the full DVDs.
As for using something modern Debian based that supports 32 bits, you can use AntiX, as others recommended. However, it will be slower, as graphical environments nowadays expect more powerful machines.
I usually run FreeBSD 32-bits on legacy hardware, have regular updates and much more satisfied with the resulting performance.
answered 15 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
36.4k1271116
edited 12 hours ago
answered 15 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
36.4k1271116
answered 15 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
36.4k1271116
answered 15 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
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Why Debian 5? I would select the latest 32-bit release of FreeBSD.
– Rui F Ribeiro
19 hours ago
@RuiFRibeiro - Thank you! But why FreeBSD? Should it work well on older computers?
– MM PP
19 hours ago
I am using the latest FreeBSD in my Asus 2008 Atom clamshell netbook
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19 hours ago
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PSA: Please don't post images of text
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@Alpha3031 I don't think it is really simple to install Debian 5 Kernel in Debian 9. I think there should be problems with
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