Tips for handy 32-bit Intel rescue USB images
2026-07-16 13:25 UTC
I know how to Google, and already know Debian still do 32-bit. Decided to put this here just to inspire discussion and such :)
I promised to take a look at friend’s daily driver, a 2006 Thinkpad T-series on Linux, that’s finally developed some problems. Plan is to boot up with some usb stick, image the drive with dd and then see if I can fix the thing.
Realised after promising that it’s probably not 64-bit, so I need a 32-bit system on the stick. Debian installer stick will work, but does anyone know of a ‘proper’ rescue system that is available in 32-bit?
Replies (3)
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@just_another_person@lemmy.world 2026-07-16 14:20
Be more specific about what you need. Modern kernel, desktop, data rescue tools…etc?
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@merde@sh.itjust.works 2026-07-16 14:38
You can still download the old 32-Bit releases, see the “previous versions” section on the Download page. from SystemRescue homepage
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@hexagonwin@lemmy.today 2026-07-17 05:40
Porteus. it’s a slackware based distro made for live usage