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Tiny Core Linux is Basically Magic

Tiny Core Linux is a magical modern Linux distro that can run on literally a potato.

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Here is a summary of the key points:

00:00 - The video showcases a Toshiba P 3110 CT, a thin and light Pentium 2 laptop from 1999, and how the presenter will install Tiny Core Linux on it instead of Windows.

00:58 - The Toshiba laptop has limited connectivity but a comfortable keyboard and a beautiful display. The presenter plans to install Tiny Core Linux, a modern Linux distribution, on the aging hardware.

01:50 - discusses the importance of online privacy and how the sponsor, Delete Me, helped him remove his personal information from the internet.

03:25 - opens up the Toshiba laptop and examines the internal components, including the RAM and hard drive, in preparation for installing Tiny Core Linux.

05:33 - boots the Tiny Core Linux installer from an SD card and a USB adapter, successfully installing the operating system on an external drive.

08:13 - demonstrates the Tiny Core Linux installation on the Toshiba laptop, including connecting to Wi-Fi and customizing the desktop environment.

10:34 - also installs Tiny Core Linux on a ThinkPad x60s, showcasing the operating system's ability to provide a usable experience on older hardware.

12:33 - tests are performed on the web browsing capabilities of Tiny Core Linux, including running modern websites and web applications, highlighting the operating system's efficiency and performance.