Convert old laptops into Research Data Rescue Nodes

Just electronic waste? Let’s breath new life in these poor machines.

This recipe refers to the old DELL laptops from our department.

Goal: Wipe them, install Linux, and set them up as data rescue nodes.

  1. Put the USB boot stick into the right side USB port (the one more at the back)
  2. While powering on, press F12 to enter the boot menu
  3. Select the USB stick from the list
  4. Install Linux on the laptop
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