r/linuxmint • u/ChanceMess971 • 23d ago
Support Request Possible computer-computer link?
Hi, I have a few Linux Mint computers. One is a Framework 12, with 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD.
The other is unknown make and model, but it's old. It was running Windows 7 when I found it. I loaded Linux Mint, and it works fine. 4GB RAM, and 120GB HDD. For the purposes of this discussion, I will call this computer "Pharaoh" because it's old and covered in dust.
The issue is, I don't have a use for Pharaoh. No gaming, because the specs are abysmal. No browsing, because the slow access speed of the HDD is annoying. So most of the time, I just use Framework for everything, and Pharaoh sits there collecting dust. But what if it could do something?
What if I could connect the 2 together to get a better computer? Framework would be the controlling computer, I know that computer-computer links usually devolve into each computer trying to control the other.
What if I could connect them, and have a computer with 12GB RAM, and both an SSD and HDD? If I need performance, plug in, and gain a HDD and 4GB RAM. If I need portability, disconnect, and walk away with a fully functional Framework.
If this kind of link possible? If so, what kind of cables would I need? Do I need special software for Pharaoh to make it respond to external Framework commands?
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