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    Old ThinkPad (i Series): What to do?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lineS of flight, Jul 25, 2010.

  1. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi...

    Just found an old IBM Thinkpad i Series. The "Type" is 2651 with a Celeron processor. It seems to have Win2K installed as per the sticker on the back.

    And, if I remember correctly, it is around 10 years old.

    So, the question is: Is it worth it fixing? In fact, I don't think there should be nothing wrong with it, aside from not having used it for 10 years! I don't even know what I stopped using it.

    If it can be salvaged, I was wondering if I could probably wipe out Win 2K, install a light version of Linux and play around with it. Or, is it really not worth the trouble?

    Thanks
     
    lineS of flight, Jul 25, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    whoa, that really depends on what you consider is 'worth it'.

    You should ask the forum members at forum.thinkpads.com, there is a special section for Linux users.
     
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    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    OK. Thank you. Will do.
     
    lineS of flight, Jul 25, 2010
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