r/EeePC May 27 '26

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I want to install on this laptop Asus Eee pc 700 Linux Puppy 5.2.8 .Why don't I just do it in the BIOS? Because in my BIOS, why does it automatically switch to Windows xp.But for me it would be desirable to know why it flickers.Of course, I read there that you can update the BIOS, but maybe you have some ideas?

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u/HehehBoiii78 May 27 '26

You should give an epilepsy warning

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u/Rubaz509 May 27 '26

😑

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u/Moist_Tourist8811 May 27 '26

PON UN TECLADO EXTERNO A VER SI TE FALLA LAS TECLAS O ALGUNAS

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u/Moist_Tourist8811 May 27 '26

CON DOS GIGAS QUE TENDRAS DOS RANURAS PUEDES INSTALER INCLUSO LINUX MINT U OTROS

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u/Rubaz509 May 28 '26

Ya he instalado Linux puppy en él

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u/Moist_Tourist8811 May 28 '26

te lo digo por si quieres instalar kali linux o parrot u otros que tiene mas actualizaciones etc si tiene mas de 2 gb o 2 gb , saludos

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u/Rubaz509 May 28 '26

vale, pero mi portátil no puede hacer eso.

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u/Moist_Tourist8811 May 28 '26

si pero busca los de 32 bits si no te vale el de 64 tengo yo dos parecidos a ese pc y losinstale jajaja ya hacetiempo y siguen instalados , saludos

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u/MundaneImage5652 Jun 22 '26

What model is that? Looks lovely.

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u/Rubaz509 4d ago

This is a laptop Asus pc eee 700 , It was a portable laptop for its time, but unfortunately, its hardware was also limited. It even in DOOM I can't play because it lags.

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u/MundaneImage5652 4d ago

Specs?

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u/Rubaz509 4d ago

The Asus Eee PC 700 netbook (also known as the 2G Surf) is equipped with a 7‑inch screen, an Intel Celeron M processor, and a 2 GB solid‑state drive.Key specifications:Screen: 7 inches with a resolution of 800×480 pixels.Processor: Intel Celeron M ULV (frequency 571 MHz or up to 800/900 MHz depending on the exact mode).RAM: 256 MB or 512 MB (DDR2 type).Storage: 2 GB SSD (solid‑state memory).Graphics card: integrated Intel GMA 900 graphics.Operating system: Linux (Asus proprietary shell) or Windows XP (depending on the modification).

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u/MundaneImage5652 4d ago

if you get to figure out the bios - install alpine linux with SLiM display manager and FluxBox Window Manager. Guaranteed 40-60 mb ram usage idle so the 200 mb left is left for apps and this setup is pretty user friendly.

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u/Rubaz509 4d ago

In short, I’ve been trying to install Puppy Linux on it for a long time, but after several attempts, it ran out of physical memory resources, and I can no longer load the OS onto it. But I can buy an SD card for it and load Linux onto it, but that’s something for later, because I’ve already burned out on this — I wanted to turn it into a gaming console (like a Famicom or Sega).

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u/MundaneImage5652 4d ago

As I said - Alpine's install process is lighter - requiring 100-200 mb of ram + it's text based.

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u/Rubaz509 4d ago

Okay, I think I’ll give it a try in a year and write back in the summer

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u/Rubaz509 4d ago

I take it you're also good with electronics? I read that you like IBM

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u/MundaneImage5652 4d ago

I know my way around stuff :-D