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Exploring an old PC #5
Experimenting with Lubuntu on a Windows 7 machine since it’s lightweight and easier to work with, and a good base for testing local LLM setups on older systems where Windows struggles. Open to suggestions 👀
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Context: driver versions matter on older systems.
The Hardware ID on this system was (VID_148F & PID_7601), which maps to the RT7601 chipset.
That’s why this exact driver was required.
Exploring an Old PC #3
To enable WiFi, I used a USB Wi-Fi adapter and installed the MediaTek RT7601 driver (Windows 7, 32-bit) via a pen drive.
Watz a driver?
It’s the layer that lets the OS communicate with hardware ,without it, the hardware can’t be used.
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Exploring an Old PC #4
Post Wi-Fi setup restart led to a boot loop ,most likely an incomplete reboot state. Exploring the fix.
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Exploring an Old PC #3
To enable WiFi, I used a USB Wi-Fi adapter and installed the MediaTek RT7601 driver (Windows 7, 32-bit) via a pen drive.
Watz a driver?
It’s the layer that lets the OS communicate with hardware ,without it, the hardware can’t be used.
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btw,I’m using an IBM ThinkCentre (Pentium 4, 1.28 GB RAM), likely from early 2000s.
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I didn’t realize this before, but older systems expect input from specific ports.
That’s why PS/2 port uses purple for the keyboard and green for the mouse.
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I’ve been using PCs for years, but I never really learned the basics.
Now I’m exploring an old PC from scratch and sharing what I figure out along the way.
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Speed doing side quests fr.
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Vidhya Sathya Murthy retweeted
Jan 1
Indian YouTubers >>> any university
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31 Dec 2025
To new beginnings🥂
Shaped by everything we've seen ,everywhere we've been, and everything we had to let go of.
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26 Dec 2025
Building two SaaS ideas together. One’s live (glitchy), the other still won’t cooperate!!
Anyone got solid workflow advice for juggling multiple SaaS builds?
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Vidhya Sathya Murthy retweeted
13 Dec 2025
In honor of Taylor Swift's 36th birthday today, here are 36 Taylor series
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26 Dec 2025
Been low-key because exams.
Still doing the groundwork here.
Engineering background, unexpected journalist arc.
7 Dec 2025
Studying for my lab exam but suddenly planning a ‘public needs update’ podcast!!
Since our politicians/government barely have time to see what people actually deal with…
Fine, I’ll go ask everyone myself.
Just making their job a little easier lol 🤌
Priorities? Broken
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7 Dec 2025
Studying for my lab exam but suddenly planning a ‘public needs update’ podcast!!
Since our politicians/government barely have time to see what people actually deal with…
Fine, I’ll go ask everyone myself.
Just making their job a little easier lol 🤌
Priorities? Broken
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Vidhya Sathya Murthy retweeted
2 Dec 2025
For women needing assistance - anytime, anywhere! Dial 181, to access round the clock support. From police assistance to legal guidance & counselling, the Women Helpline is here for you - always. 181 Listens to you.
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7 Dec 2025
Booked Chennai flight, IndiGo says ‘cancel yourself, full refund.’
Ofc I choose life, not risk 😭💀
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2 Dec 2025
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