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Legacy Installer ISO's for Old Hardware
Old hardware can't be supported forever, though the AstLinux Project makes an effort to support old hardware as long as practically possible.
CPU's that don't support PAE
Some old generic x86 hardware may contain a CPU that does not support PAE, notably some old, but popular HP thin clients with a Transmeta Crusoe CPU.
The AstLinux bootloader, runnix-0.4 and earlier works with non-PAE hardware, AstLinux 1.2.10 and earlier. AstLinux 1.3 and later default to runnix-0.5 which requires a CPU with PAE, but AstLinux 1.3 will also boot fine with runnix-0.4.
For a new installation on a legacy non-PAE board, you can “bootstrap” the process by first installing AstLinux 1.2.10 and then perform a “System Firmware Upgrade:” to a newer AstLinux image.
Legacy Generic x86-32bit (Video Console) download:
AstLinux 1.2.10 Generic x86-32bit (Video Console)
Legacy Generic x86-32bit (Serial Console) download:
AstLinux 1.2.10 Generic x86-32bit (Serial Console)
After initially installing with 1.2.10 … System tab → “System Firmware Upgrade:” to the latest available version.
PC Engines ALIX board
Legacy PC Engines ALIX download:
AstLinux 1.2.10 PC Engines ALIX ISO Installer
AstLinux 1.2.10 is the last official release for the PC Engines ALIX, though a custom build can be used to generate 1.3 series firmware upgrade images.
Soekris net5501 board
Legacy Soekris net5501 download:
AstLinux 1.2.10 Soekris net5501 ISO Installer
AstLinux 1.2.10 is the last official release for the Soekris net5501, though a custom build can be used to generate 1.3 series firmware upgrade images.