{"id":958,"date":"2025-10-14T05:42:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T04:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/?p=958"},"modified":"2025-10-26T11:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T11:00:34","slug":"install-linux-on-an-old-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/install-linux-on-an-old-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"Install Linux on an old Laptop"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-958\" data-postid=\"958\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-958 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"xwbv42\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_xwbv42 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_mc1l43 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_epm3450    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"slideInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1><strong>Install Ubuntu Linux on an old laptop<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>From Windows 10 to Ubuntu Linux \u2014 a revolution in how you use your computer<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kxaw735   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6mru375 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_3o6g375 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_h1ei941    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Fast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Linux Ubuntu runs beautifully on older hardware, breathing new life into laptops that Windows 10 would choke on.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_d080625\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7c49321    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-tf-animation_delay=\"1\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><b>Free<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Ubuntu is\u00a0<strong>free<\/strong>, forever\u2014<span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">it\u2019s open-source;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">no subscriptions, no activation keys, no hidden fees. It respects your privacy:\u00a0 mining, no forced updates.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_8ryt505 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_etfe601    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-tf-animation_delay=\"2\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><b>Secure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Security<\/strong>\u00a0is baked in, with fewer viruses, fewer exploits, and a community that patches vulnerabilities fast.\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xq6364 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_6c3e65 first\">\n                    <!-- module tab -->\n<div  id=\"tb_9n1517\" class=\"module ui module-tab tb_9n1517 minimal  tb_default_color \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tab-nav-current-active tf_hide\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tab_burger_icon_wrap\">\n\t        <span class=\"tab_burger_icon tf_rel\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n        <span class=\"tb_activetab_title\">\n            <span class=\"tb_tab_title\">English<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul class=\"tab-nav tf_clearfix tf_scrollbar\">\n                <li class=\"current\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n            <a href=\"#tab-tb_9n1517-0\">\n                                <span class=\"tb_tab_title\">English<\/span>                                            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n                <li aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <a href=\"#tab-tb_9n1517-1\">\n                                <span class=\"tb_tab_title\">Francais<\/span>                                            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <div data-id=\"tab-tb_9n1517-0\" class=\"tab-content tf_clear\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_d82t605\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_5rkw606 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_pxeo606   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Switching from Windows 10 to Ubuntu Linux is fairly easy. I&#8217;ve done it successfully several times. Just follow carefully the instructions below and breath new life into your old computer. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ubuntu is <strong>free<\/strong>, forever\u2014no subscriptions, no activation keys, no hidden fees. It respects your privacy: no telemetry, no data mining, no forced updates that hijack your screen. It runs beautifully on older hardware, breathing new life into laptops that Windows 10 would choke on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security<\/strong> is baked in, with fewer viruses, fewer exploits, and a community that patches vulnerabilities fast. And because it\u2019s open-source, you\u2019re not locked in\u2014you own your system, not the other way around.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Ubuntu\u2019s software center offers <strong>thousands of apps<\/strong>, from LibreOffice to GIMP, all free and ready to go. It\u2019s not just lighter on your machine\u2014it\u2019s lighter on your conscience, your wallet, and your time. In short: Ubuntu gives you back control\u2014without compromise.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><br>Here\u2019s a clear, step-by-step guide to installing Ubuntu Linux on an old laptop \u2014 perfect for giving new life to older hardware. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This guide includes downloading Ubuntu, creating a bootable USB with Rufus, and changing BIOS\/UEFI settings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Download Ubuntu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Go to the official Ubuntu website:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop\">\u00a0https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2. Click\u00a0 <strong>Download<\/strong> (usually the latest LTS version \u2014 e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 \u2014 is best for older hardware).<\/p>\n<p>3. Wait for the `.iso` file to download (usually ~3\u20134 GB). Save it somewhere easy to find (like your Desktop).<\/p>\n<p>Tip:\u00a0 If your laptop is very old (pre-2010), consider Lubuntu or Xubuntu \u2014 lighter versions of Ubuntu.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/\">https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xubuntu.org\/\">https:\/\/xubuntu.org<\/a>\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Prepare a Bootable USB Drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A USB flash drive (at least 4GB, but 8GB+ recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Rufus (free tool for Windows to create bootable USBs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Download Rufus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Go to: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/\">https:\/\/rufus.ie\/<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2. Download the Rufus x.x.x.exe (portable version \u2014 no install needed)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create Bootable USB:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Insert your USB drive into your Windows PC.<\/p>\n<p>2. Open\u00a0 Rufus .<\/p>\n<p>3. Under\u00a0 &#8216;Device&#8217; , select your USB drive.<\/p>\n<p>4. Under &#8216;Boot selection&#8217;, click &#8216;SELECT&#8217;* and choose the Ubuntu `.iso` file you downloaded.<\/p>\n<p>5. Leave other settings as default (Rufus will auto-configure for UEFI\/BIOS compatibility).<\/p>\n<p>6. Click &#8216;START&#8217; and Confirm any warnings.<\/p>\n<p>7. Wait until it says &#8216;READY&#8217; \u2014 this may take 5\u201315 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Rufus will erase everything on the USB \u2014 back up any data first!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Change BIOS\/UEFI Settings on Your Old Laptop<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Changing BIOS can be tricky \u2014 follow carefully.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Restart your laptop and enter BIOS\/UEFI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As soon as you turn on the laptop, press the &#8216;BIOS key'(usually &#8216;F2&#8217;, &#8216;F10&#8217;, &#8216;F12&#8217;, &#8216;DEL&#8217;, or &#8216;ESC&#8217; \u2014 check your laptop manual or look for a message like \u201cPress F2 to enter Setup\u201d).<br>&#8211; If unsure, try &#8216;F2&#8217; or &#8216;DEL&#8217; repeatedly during boot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In BIOS, do the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Go to &#8216;Boot&#8217; or &#8216;Security&#8217; tab.<\/p>\n<p>2. Disable Secure Boot (if present \u2014 Ubuntu may not boot otherwise on older systems).<\/p>\n<p>3. Set USB drive as first boot device (look for &#8216;Boot Order&#8217; or &#8216;Boot Priority&#8217;).<\/p>\n<p>4. If available, enable Legacy Boot or CSM (Compatibility Support Module) \u2014 helps older laptops boot from USB.<\/p>\n<p>5. Save and Exit (usually &#8216;F10&#8217; \u2192 &#8216;Yes&#8217;).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you can\u2019t boot from USB, try switching USB port (some older laptops only boot from USB 2.0 ports).<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Install Ubuntu<\/h3>\n<p>1. With the USB plugged in, restart the laptop.<\/p>\n<p>2. You should see the Ubuntu boot screen (try \u201cTry Ubuntu without installing\u201d first to test compatibility).<\/p>\n<p>3. Click &#8216;Install Ubuntu&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>4. Follow the installer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose language \u2192 Continue<\/li>\n<li>Choose keyboard layout \u2192 Continue<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8216;Erase disk and install Ubuntu&#8217; (if you want to wipe the old OS) \u2192 &#8216;Continue&#8217; &#8211; This deletes everything on the laptop\u2019s hard drive!<\/li>\n<li>Set your time zone \u2192 Continue<\/li>\n<li>Create your username and password \u2192 Continue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>5. Wait \u2014 installation takes 10\u201330 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>6. When done, click &#8216;Restart Now&#8217; \u2192\u00a0 Remove USB drive\u00a0 when prompted.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Done!<\/h3>\n<p>Your old laptop now runs Ubuntu Linux \u2014 fast, secure, and free!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_fule801 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_vdbd560 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/10\/2020-04-23-13.05.21.webp\" title=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\" alt=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_o893561   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Install Ubuntu in 5 Easy steps:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Download Ubuntu on to a working PC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Prepare a bootable USB drive<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Change BIOS\/UEFI settings on your old laptop<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Install Ubuntu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> That&#8217;s it! Done!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Why put Ubuntu on an Old Laptop?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightweight (especially Lubuntu\/Xubuntu)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0No bloatware or ads<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Great for web browsing, office work, media playback<\/li>\n<li>Free forever \u2014 no license fees<\/li>\n<li>Supports privacy and open-source values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3 class=\"mb-3 text-xl font-semibold leading-snug\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Software<\/span><\/h3>\n<h5 class=\"mb-3 text-xl font-semibold leading-snug\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Office &amp; Productivity<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-action-primary-default mb-3 ml-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-1\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">LibreOffice<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Full office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint equivalent)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Thunderbird<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Email client (great for Gmail, Outlook, IMAP)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Evolution<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Integrated email, calendar, contacts (like Outlook)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"mb-3 text-xl font-semibold leading-snug\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Graphics &amp; Design<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-action-primary-default mb-3 ml-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-1\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">GIMP<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Photoshop alternative (powerful image editing)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Inkscape<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Vector graphics editor (like Illustrator)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Shotwell<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Simple photo manager (built-in on Ubuntu)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"mb-3 text-xl font-semibold leading-snug\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Multimedia<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-action-primary-default mb-3 ml-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-1\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">VLC Media Player<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Plays\u00a0<em>everything<\/em>, no codecs needed<\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Audacity<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Audio editor &amp; recorder<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\"><strong>Spotify<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Official app (via Snap or .deb)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"mb-3 text-xl font-semibold leading-snug\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Internet &amp; Communication<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-action-primary-default mb-3 ml-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-1\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Firefox<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Default browser (privacy-focused, highly customizable)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Brave<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Fast, ad-blocking browser (optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Thunderbird<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Email (already listed, but worth repeating!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <div data-id=\"tab-tb_9n1517-1\" class=\"tab-content tf_clear\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_17oz607\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_87x2607 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_hc28607   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Passer de Windows 10 \u00e0 Ubuntu Linux est assez simple. Je l\u2019ai fait avec succ\u00e8s \u00e0 plusieurs reprises. Suivez attentivement les instructions ci-dessous et redonnez vie \u00e0 votre ancien ordinateur.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ubuntu est <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>gratuit<\/strong><\/span>, pour toujours : pas d\u2019abonnements, pas de cl\u00e9s d\u2019activation, pas de frais cach\u00e9s. Il respecte votre vie priv\u00e9e : pas de t\u00e9l\u00e9m\u00e9trie, pas de collecte de donn\u00e9es, pas de mises \u00e0 jour forc\u00e9es qui vous volent l\u2019\u00e9cran.<\/p>\n<p>Il fonctionne \u00e0 merveille sur du mat\u00e9riel ancien, <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>redonnant vie \u00e0 des laptops<\/strong><\/span> que Windows 10 aurait du mal \u00e0 faire tourner. La <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/strong><\/span> est int\u00e9gr\u00e9e : moins de virus, moins de vuln\u00e9rabilit\u00e9s, et une communaut\u00e9 qui corrige les failles rapidement.<\/p>\n<p>Et parce qu\u2019il est<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong> open source<\/strong><\/span>, vous n\u2019\u00eates pas enferm\u00e9 \u2014 c\u2019est vous qui poss\u00e9dez votre syst\u00e8me, pas l\u2019inverse.<\/p>\n<p>En plus, le centre de logiciels d\u2019Ubuntu propose <strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">des milliers d\u2019applications<\/span>,<\/strong> de LibreOffice \u00e0 GIMP, toutes gratuites et pr\u00eates \u00e0 l\u2019emploi. Il est non seulement plus l\u00e9ger sur votre machine \u2014 il est plus l\u00e9ger sur votre conscience, votre portefeuille et votre temps. En r\u00e9sum\u00e9 : Ubuntu vous rend la ma\u00eetrise \u2014 sans compromis.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Voici le guide \u00e9tape par \u00e9tape pour installer Ubuntu Linux sur un vieux laptop \u2014 parfait pour redonner vie \u00e0 du mat\u00e9riel ancien.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ce guide inclut le t\u00e9l\u00e9chargement d\u2019Ubuntu, la cr\u00e9ation d\u2019une cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able avec Rufus, et la modification des param\u00e8tres du BIOS\/UEFI.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00c9tape 1 : T\u00e9l\u00e9charger Ubuntu<\/h3>\n<p>Rendez-vous sur le site officiel d\u2019Ubuntu :<br>https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop<\/p>\n<p>Cliquez sur \u00ab T\u00e9l\u00e9charger \u00bb (la version LTS la plus r\u00e9cente \u2014 par exemple Ubuntu 22.04 ou 24.04 \u2014 est id\u00e9ale pour le mat\u00e9riel ancien).<\/p>\n<p>Attendez la fin du t\u00e9l\u00e9chargement du fichier .iso (environ 3\u20134 Go). Enregistrez-le \u00e0 un endroit facile \u00e0 retrouver (ex. : sur le Bureau).<\/p>\n<p>Astuce : Si votre laptop est tr\u00e8s ancien (avant 2010), envisagez Lubuntu ou Xubuntu \u2014 des versions plus l\u00e9g\u00e8res d\u2019Ubuntu.<br>https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/ ou https:\/\/xubuntu.org\/<\/p>\n<h3>\u00c9tape 2 : Pr\u00e9parer une cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vous aurez besoin :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>D\u2019une cl\u00e9 USB (au moins 4 Go, mais 8 Go+ recommand\u00e9)<\/li>\n<li>De Rufus (outil gratuit pour Windows pour cr\u00e9er une cl\u00e9 amor\u00e7able)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>T\u00e9l\u00e9charger Rufus :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allez sur : https:\/\/rufus.ie\/<\/p>\n<p>T\u00e9l\u00e9chargez le fichier \u00ab Rufus x.x.x.exe \u00bb (version portable \u2014 pas d\u2019installation n\u00e9cessaire)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cr\u00e9er la cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ins\u00e9rez votre cl\u00e9 USB dans votre PC Windows.<\/li>\n<li>Ouvrez Rufus.<\/li>\n<li>Dans \u00ab P\u00e9riph\u00e9rique \u00bb, s\u00e9lectionnez votre cl\u00e9 USB.<\/li>\n<li>Dans \u00ab S\u00e9lection de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb, cliquez sur \u00ab S\u00c9LECTIONNER \u00bb et choisissez le fichier .iso d\u2019Ubuntu que vous avez t\u00e9l\u00e9charg\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li>Laissez les autres param\u00e8tres par d\u00e9faut (Rufus s\u2019adaptera automatiquement pour UEFI\/BIOS).<\/li>\n<li>Cliquez sur \u00ab D\u00c9MARRER \u00bb \u2192 Confirmez les avertissements.<br>Attendez jusqu\u2019\u00e0 ce qu\u2019il affiche \u00ab PR\u00caT \u00bb \u2014 cela peut prendre 5 \u00e0 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important : Rufus effacera tout ce qui se trouve sur la cl\u00e9 USB \u2014 sauvegardez vos donn\u00e9es avant !<\/p>\n<h3>\u00c9tape 3 : Modifier les param\u00e8tresdu BIOS\/UEFI sur votre vieux laptop<\/h3>\n<p>Attention : Modifier le BIOS peut \u00eatre d\u00e9licat \u2014 suivez les \u00e9tapes attentivement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red\u00e9marrer le laptop et entrer dans le BIOS\/UEFI :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>D\u00e8s le d\u00e9marrage, appuyez sur la touche BIOS (g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement F2, F10, F12, DEL ou ESC \u2014 consultez le manuel de votre laptop ou cherchez un message du type \u00ab Appuyez sur F2 pour entrer dans le Setup \u00bb).<\/p>\n<p>Si vous ne savez pas, essayez F2 ou DEL en r\u00e9p\u00e9tant rapidement au d\u00e9marrage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dans le BIOS, effectuez les modifications suivantes :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allez dans l\u2019onglet \u00ab Boot \u00bb ou \u00ab S\u00e9curit\u00e9 \u00bb.<\/li>\n<li>D\u00e9sactivez Secure Boot (si pr\u00e9sent \u2014 Ubuntu pourrait ne pas d\u00e9marrer sinon sur les anciens syst\u00e8mes).<\/li>\n<li>Mettez la cl\u00e9 USB en premier p\u00e9riph\u00e9rique de d\u00e9marrage (cherchez \u00ab Ordre de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb ou \u00ab Priorit\u00e9 de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb).<\/li>\n<li>Si disponible, activez le d\u00e9marrage Legacy ou CSM (Compatibility Support Module) \u2014 cela aide les vieux laptops \u00e0 d\u00e9marrer depuis USB.<\/li>\n<li>Sauvegardez et quittez (g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement F10 \u2192 \u00ab Oui \u00bb).<br>Astuce : Si vous ne parvenez pas \u00e0 d\u00e9marrer depuis USB, essayez un autre port USB (certains vieux laptops ne d\u00e9marrent que depuis des ports USB 2.0).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00c9tape 4 : Installer Ubuntu<\/h3>\n<p>Avec la cl\u00e9 USB branch\u00e9e, red\u00e9marrez le laptop.<\/p>\n<p>Vous devriez voir l\u2019\u00e9cran de d\u00e9marrage d\u2019Ubuntu (essayez d\u2019abord \u00ab Tester Ubuntu sans installer \u00bb pour v\u00e9rifier la compatibilit\u00e9).<\/p>\n<p>Cliquez sur \u00ab Installer Ubuntu \u00bb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suivez l\u2019assistant d\u2019installation :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choisissez la langue \u2192 Continuer<\/li>\n<li>Choisissez la disposition du clavier \u2192 Continuer<\/li>\n<li>S\u00e9lectionnez \u00ab Effacer le disque et installer Ubuntu \u00bb (si vous souhaitez effacer l\u2019ancien syst\u00e8me d\u2019exploitation) \u2192 Continuer<\/li>\n<li>Cela effacera tout sur le disque dur du laptop !<\/li>\n<li>D\u00e9finissez votre fuseau horaire \u2192 Continuer<\/li>\n<li>Cr\u00e9ez votre nom d\u2019utilisateur et mot de passe \u2192 Continuer<\/li>\n<li>Attendez \u2014 l\u2019installation prend 10 \u00e0 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00c0 la fin, cliquez sur \u00ab Red\u00e9marrer maintenant \u00bb \u2192 Retirez la cl\u00e9 USB quand demand\u00e9.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00c9tape 5 : C\u2019est termin\u00e9 !<\/h3>\n<p>Votre vieux laptop fonctionne d\u00e9sormais sous Ubuntu Linux \u2014 rapide, s\u00e9curis\u00e9 et gratuit!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_0xl171 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_batd743 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img 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BIOS\/UEFI sur votre vieux laptop<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 leading-relaxed\"><span class=\"font-semibold\"><strong>\u00c9tape 4<\/strong> :<\/span>\u00a0Installez Ubuntu<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 leading-relaxed\"><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">\u00c9tape 5 <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">:<\/span>\u00a0C\u2019est tout ! Termin\u00e9 !<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Pourquoi installer Ubuntu sur un vieux laptop ?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>L\u00e9ger (surtout Lubuntu\/Xubuntu)<\/li>\n<li>Pas de logiciels espions ni de publicit\u00e9s<\/li>\n<li>Id\u00e9al pour la navigation, le travail bureautique, la lecture multim\u00e9dia<\/li>\n<li>Gratuit \u00e0 vie \u2014 pas de licence<\/li>\n<li>Respectueux de la vie priv\u00e9e et des valeurs open-source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-3 leading-relaxed\"><strong><span class=\"font-semibold\">Logiciels<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 leading-relaxed\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Bureautique &amp; Productivit\u00e9<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-action-primary-default mb-3 ml-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-1\">\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">LibreOffice<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Suite bureautique compl\u00e8te (\u00e9quivalent \u00e0 Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Thunderbird<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail (id\u00e9al pour Gmail, Outlook, IMAP)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Evolution<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail int\u00e9gr\u00e9 avec agenda et contacts (comme Outlook)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-3 leading-relaxed\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Graphisme &amp; Design<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-action-primary-default mb-3 ml-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-1\">\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">GIMP<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Alternative \u00e0 Photoshop (\u00e9dition d\u2019images puissante)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Inkscape<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 \u00c9diteur de graphismes vectoriels (comme Illustrator)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Shotwell<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Gestionnaire de photos simple (int\u00e9gr\u00e9 \u00e0 Ubuntu)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-3 leading-relaxed\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Multim\u00e9dia<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-action-primary-default mb-3 ml-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-1\">\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">VLC Media Player<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Lit tout, sans codecs suppl\u00e9mentaires<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Audacity<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 \u00c9diteur et enregistreur audio<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Spotify<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Application officielle (via Snap ou .deb)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-3 leading-relaxed\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Internet &amp; Communication<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-action-primary-default mb-3 ml-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-1\">\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Firefox<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Navigateur par d\u00e9faut (ax\u00e9 sur la confidentialit\u00e9, hautement personnalisable)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Brave<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Navigateur rapide avec blocage des publicit\u00e9s (optionnel)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"font-semibold\">Thunderbird<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail (d\u00e9j\u00e0 list\u00e9, mais m\u00e9rite d\u2019\u00eatre rappel\u00e9 !)<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module tab -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ubuntu\u2019s software center offers thousands of apps, from LibreOffice to GIMP, all free and ready to go. It\u2019s not just lighter on your machine\u2014it\u2019s lighter on your conscience, your wallet, and your time. In short: Ubuntu gives you back control\u2014without compromise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<h1><strong>Install Ubuntu Linux on an old laptop<\/strong><\/h1> <p>From Windows 10 to Ubuntu Linux \u2014 a revolution in how you use your computer<\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>Fast<\/strong><\/h2> <p>Linux Ubuntu runs beautifully on older hardware, breathing new life into laptops that Windows 10 would choke on.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Free<\/b><\/h2> <p>Ubuntu is\u00a0<strong>free<\/strong>, forever\u2014it\u2019s open-source;\u00a0no subscriptions, no activation keys, no hidden fees. It respects your privacy:\u00a0 mining, no forced updates.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Secure<\/b><\/h2> <p><strong>Security<\/strong>\u00a0is baked in, with fewer viruses, fewer exploits, and a community that patches vulnerabilities fast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>English<\/h4><p><strong>Switching from Windows 10 to Ubuntu Linux is fairly easy. I've done it successfully several times. Just follow carefully the instructions below and breath new life into your old computer. <\/strong><\/p> <p>Ubuntu is <strong>free<\/strong>, forever\u2014no subscriptions, no activation keys, no hidden fees. It respects your privacy: no telemetry, no data mining, no forced updates that hijack your screen. It runs beautifully on older hardware, breathing new life into laptops that Windows 10 would choke on.<\/p> <p><strong>Security<\/strong> is baked in, with fewer viruses, fewer exploits, and a community that patches vulnerabilities fast. And because it\u2019s open-source, you\u2019re not locked in\u2014you own your system, not the other way around.<\/p> <p>Plus, Ubuntu\u2019s software center offers <strong>thousands of apps<\/strong>, from LibreOffice to GIMP, all free and ready to go. It\u2019s not just lighter on your machine\u2014it\u2019s lighter on your conscience, your wallet, and your time. In short: Ubuntu gives you back control\u2014without compromise.<\/p> <hr> <p><strong><br>Here\u2019s a clear, step-by-step guide to installing Ubuntu Linux on an old laptop \u2014 perfect for giving new life to older hardware. <\/strong><\/p> <p>This guide includes downloading Ubuntu, creating a bootable USB with Rufus, and changing BIOS\/UEFI settings.<\/p> <h3><strong>Step 1: Download Ubuntu<\/strong><\/h3> <p>1. Go to the official Ubuntu website:<\/p> <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop\">\u00a0https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <p>2. Click\u00a0 <strong>Download<\/strong> (usually the latest LTS version \u2014 e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 \u2014 is best for older hardware).<\/p> <p>3. Wait for the `.iso` file to download (usually ~3\u20134 GB). Save it somewhere easy to find (like your Desktop).<\/p> <p>Tip:\u00a0 If your laptop is very old (pre-2010), consider Lubuntu or Xubuntu \u2014 lighter versions of Ubuntu.<\/p> <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/\">https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xubuntu.org\/\">https:\/\/xubuntu.org<\/a>\/<\/strong><\/p> <h3><strong>Step 2: Prepare a Bootable USB Drive<\/strong><\/h3> <p><strong>You\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>A USB flash drive (at least 4GB, but 8GB+ recommended)<\/li> <li>Rufus (free tool for Windows to create bootable USBs)<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Download Rufus:<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Go to: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/\">https:\/\/rufus.ie\/<\/a> <\/strong><\/p> <p>2. Download the Rufus x.x.x.exe (portable version \u2014 no install needed)<\/p> <p><strong>Create Bootable USB:<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Insert your USB drive into your Windows PC.<\/p> <p>2. Open\u00a0 Rufus .<\/p> <p>3. Under\u00a0 'Device' , select your USB drive.<\/p> <p>4. Under 'Boot selection', click 'SELECT'* and choose the Ubuntu `.iso` file you downloaded.<\/p> <p>5. Leave other settings as default (Rufus will auto-configure for UEFI\/BIOS compatibility).<\/p> <p>6. Click 'START' and Confirm any warnings.<\/p> <p>7. Wait until it says 'READY' \u2014 this may take 5\u201315 minutes.<\/p> <p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Rufus will erase everything on the USB \u2014 back up any data first!<\/p> <h3><strong>Step 3: Change BIOS\/UEFI Settings on Your Old Laptop<\/strong><\/h3> <p><strong>Changing BIOS can be tricky \u2014 follow carefully.<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Restart your laptop and enter BIOS\/UEFI<\/strong><\/p> <p>As soon as you turn on the laptop, press the 'BIOS key'(usually 'F2', 'F10', 'F12', 'DEL', or 'ESC' \u2014 check your laptop manual or look for a message like \u201cPress F2 to enter Setup\u201d).<br>- If unsure, try 'F2' or 'DEL' repeatedly during boot.<\/p> <p><strong>In BIOS, do the following:<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Go to 'Boot' or 'Security' tab.<\/p> <p>2. Disable Secure Boot (if present \u2014 Ubuntu may not boot otherwise on older systems).<\/p> <p>3. Set USB drive as first boot device (look for 'Boot Order' or 'Boot Priority').<\/p> <p>4. If available, enable Legacy Boot or CSM (Compatibility Support Module) \u2014 helps older laptops boot from USB.<\/p> <p>5. Save and Exit (usually 'F10' \u2192 'Yes').<\/p> <p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you can\u2019t boot from USB, try switching USB port (some older laptops only boot from USB 2.0 ports).<\/p> <h3>Step 4: Install Ubuntu<\/h3> <p>1. With the USB plugged in, restart the laptop.<\/p> <p>2. You should see the Ubuntu boot screen (try \u201cTry Ubuntu without installing\u201d first to test compatibility).<\/p> <p>3. Click 'Install Ubuntu'.<\/p> <p>4. Follow the installer:<\/p> <ul> <li>Choose language \u2192 Continue<\/li> <li>Choose keyboard layout \u2192 Continue<\/li> <li>Select 'Erase disk and install Ubuntu' (if you want to wipe the old OS) \u2192 'Continue' - This deletes everything on the laptop\u2019s hard drive!<\/li> <li>Set your time zone \u2192 Continue<\/li> <li>Create your username and password \u2192 Continue<\/li> <\/ul> <p>5. Wait \u2014 installation takes 10\u201330 minutes.<\/p> <p>6. When done, click 'Restart Now' \u2192\u00a0 Remove USB drive\u00a0 when prompted.<\/p> <h3>Step 5: Done!<\/h3> <p>Your old laptop now runs Ubuntu Linux \u2014 fast, secure, and free!<\/p> <img src=\"http:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/10\/2020-04-23-13.05.21.webp\" title=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\" alt=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\"> <h3>Install Ubuntu in 5 Easy steps:<\/h3> <p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Download Ubuntu on to a working PC<\/p> <p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Prepare a bootable USB drive<\/p> <p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Change BIOS\/UEFI settings on your old laptop<\/p> <p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Install Ubuntu<\/p> <p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> That's it! Done!<\/p> <hr> <h3>Why put Ubuntu on an Old Laptop?<\/h3> <ul> <li>Lightweight (especially Lubuntu\/Xubuntu)<\/li> <li>\u00a0No bloatware or ads<\/li> <li>\u00a0Great for web browsing, office work, media playback<\/li> <li>Free forever \u2014 no license fees<\/li> <li>Supports privacy and open-source values<\/li> <\/ul> <hr> <h3>Software<\/h3> <h5>Office &amp; Productivity<\/h5> <ul> <li><strong>LibreOffice<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Full office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint equivalent)<\/li> <li><strong>Thunderbird\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Email client (great for Gmail, Outlook, IMAP)<\/li> <li><strong>Evolution<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Integrated email, calendar, contacts (like Outlook)<\/li> <\/ul> <h5>Graphics &amp; Design<\/h5> <ul> <li><strong>GIMP<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Photoshop alternative (powerful image editing)<\/li> <li><strong>Inkscape<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Vector graphics editor (like Illustrator)<\/li> <li><strong>Shotwell<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Simple photo manager (built-in on Ubuntu)<\/li> <\/ul> <h5>Multimedia<\/h5> <ul> <li><strong>VLC Media Player<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Plays\u00a0<em>everything<\/em>, no codecs needed<\/li> <li><strong>Audacity<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Audio editor &amp; recorder<\/li> <li><strong>Spotify<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Official app (via Snap or .deb)<\/li> <\/ul> <h5>Internet &amp; Communication<\/h5> <ul> <li><strong>Firefox\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Default browser (privacy-focused, highly customizable)<\/li> <li><strong>Brave<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Fast, ad-blocking browser (optional)<\/li> <li><strong>Thunderbird<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Email (already listed, but worth repeating!)<\/li> <\/ul><\/li><li><h4>Francais<\/h4><p><strong>Passer de Windows 10 \u00e0 Ubuntu Linux est assez simple. Je l\u2019ai fait avec succ\u00e8s \u00e0 plusieurs reprises. Suivez attentivement les instructions ci-dessous et redonnez vie \u00e0 votre ancien ordinateur.<\/strong><\/p> <p>Ubuntu est <strong>gratuit<\/strong>, pour toujours : pas d\u2019abonnements, pas de cl\u00e9s d\u2019activation, pas de frais cach\u00e9s. Il respecte votre vie priv\u00e9e : pas de t\u00e9l\u00e9m\u00e9trie, pas de collecte de donn\u00e9es, pas de mises \u00e0 jour forc\u00e9es qui vous volent l\u2019\u00e9cran.<\/p> <p>Il fonctionne \u00e0 merveille sur du mat\u00e9riel ancien, <strong>redonnant vie \u00e0 des laptops<\/strong> que Windows 10 aurait du mal \u00e0 faire tourner. La <strong>s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/strong> est int\u00e9gr\u00e9e : moins de virus, moins de vuln\u00e9rabilit\u00e9s, et une communaut\u00e9 qui corrige les failles rapidement.<\/p> <p>Et parce qu\u2019il est<strong> open source<\/strong>, vous n\u2019\u00eates pas enferm\u00e9 \u2014 c\u2019est vous qui poss\u00e9dez votre syst\u00e8me, pas l\u2019inverse.<\/p> <p>En plus, le centre de logiciels d\u2019Ubuntu propose <strong>des milliers d\u2019applications,<\/strong> de LibreOffice \u00e0 GIMP, toutes gratuites et pr\u00eates \u00e0 l\u2019emploi. Il est non seulement plus l\u00e9ger sur votre machine \u2014 il est plus l\u00e9ger sur votre conscience, votre portefeuille et votre temps. En r\u00e9sum\u00e9 : Ubuntu vous rend la ma\u00eetrise \u2014 sans compromis.<\/p> <hr> <p><strong>Voici le guide \u00e9tape par \u00e9tape pour installer Ubuntu Linux sur un vieux laptop \u2014 parfait pour redonner vie \u00e0 du mat\u00e9riel ancien.<\/strong><\/p> <p>Ce guide inclut le t\u00e9l\u00e9chargement d\u2019Ubuntu, la cr\u00e9ation d\u2019une cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able avec Rufus, et la modification des param\u00e8tres du BIOS\/UEFI.<\/p> <h3>\u00c9tape 1 : T\u00e9l\u00e9charger Ubuntu<\/h3> <p>Rendez-vous sur le site officiel d\u2019Ubuntu :<br>https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop<\/p> <p>Cliquez sur \u00ab T\u00e9l\u00e9charger \u00bb (la version LTS la plus r\u00e9cente \u2014 par exemple Ubuntu 22.04 ou 24.04 \u2014 est id\u00e9ale pour le mat\u00e9riel ancien).<\/p> <p>Attendez la fin du t\u00e9l\u00e9chargement du fichier .iso (environ 3\u20134 Go). Enregistrez-le \u00e0 un endroit facile \u00e0 retrouver (ex. : sur le Bureau).<\/p> <p>Astuce : Si votre laptop est tr\u00e8s ancien (avant 2010), envisagez Lubuntu ou Xubuntu \u2014 des versions plus l\u00e9g\u00e8res d\u2019Ubuntu.<br>https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/ ou https:\/\/xubuntu.org\/<\/p> <h3>\u00c9tape 2 : Pr\u00e9parer une cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able<\/h3> <p><strong>Vous aurez besoin :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>D\u2019une cl\u00e9 USB (au moins 4 Go, mais 8 Go+ recommand\u00e9)<\/li> <li>De Rufus (outil gratuit pour Windows pour cr\u00e9er une cl\u00e9 amor\u00e7able)<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>T\u00e9l\u00e9charger Rufus :<\/strong><\/p> <p>Allez sur : https:\/\/rufus.ie\/<\/p> <p>T\u00e9l\u00e9chargez le fichier \u00ab Rufus x.x.x.exe \u00bb (version portable \u2014 pas d\u2019installation n\u00e9cessaire)<\/p> <p><strong>Cr\u00e9er la cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Ins\u00e9rez votre cl\u00e9 USB dans votre PC Windows.<\/li> <li>Ouvrez Rufus.<\/li> <li>Dans \u00ab P\u00e9riph\u00e9rique \u00bb, s\u00e9lectionnez votre cl\u00e9 USB.<\/li> <li>Dans \u00ab S\u00e9lection de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb, cliquez sur \u00ab S\u00c9LECTIONNER \u00bb et choisissez le fichier .iso d\u2019Ubuntu que vous avez t\u00e9l\u00e9charg\u00e9.<\/li> <li>Laissez les autres param\u00e8tres par d\u00e9faut (Rufus s\u2019adaptera automatiquement pour UEFI\/BIOS).<\/li> <li>Cliquez sur \u00ab D\u00c9MARRER \u00bb \u2192 Confirmez les avertissements.<br>Attendez jusqu\u2019\u00e0 ce qu\u2019il affiche \u00ab PR\u00caT \u00bb \u2014 cela peut prendre 5 \u00e0 15 minutes.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Important : Rufus effacera tout ce qui se trouve sur la cl\u00e9 USB \u2014 sauvegardez vos donn\u00e9es avant !<\/p> <h3>\u00c9tape 3 : Modifier les param\u00e8tresdu BIOS\/UEFI sur votre vieux laptop<\/h3> <p>Attention : Modifier le BIOS peut \u00eatre d\u00e9licat \u2014 suivez les \u00e9tapes attentivement.<\/p> <p><strong>Red\u00e9marrer le laptop et entrer dans le BIOS\/UEFI :<\/strong><\/p> <p>D\u00e8s le d\u00e9marrage, appuyez sur la touche BIOS (g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement F2, F10, F12, DEL ou ESC \u2014 consultez le manuel de votre laptop ou cherchez un message du type \u00ab Appuyez sur F2 pour entrer dans le Setup \u00bb).<\/p> <p>Si vous ne savez pas, essayez F2 ou DEL en r\u00e9p\u00e9tant rapidement au d\u00e9marrage.<\/p> <p><strong>Dans le BIOS, effectuez les modifications suivantes :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Allez dans l\u2019onglet \u00ab Boot \u00bb ou \u00ab S\u00e9curit\u00e9 \u00bb.<\/li> <li>D\u00e9sactivez Secure Boot (si pr\u00e9sent \u2014 Ubuntu pourrait ne pas d\u00e9marrer sinon sur les anciens syst\u00e8mes).<\/li> <li>Mettez la cl\u00e9 USB en premier p\u00e9riph\u00e9rique de d\u00e9marrage (cherchez \u00ab Ordre de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb ou \u00ab Priorit\u00e9 de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb).<\/li> <li>Si disponible, activez le d\u00e9marrage Legacy ou CSM (Compatibility Support Module) \u2014 cela aide les vieux laptops \u00e0 d\u00e9marrer depuis USB.<\/li> <li>Sauvegardez et quittez (g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement F10 \u2192 \u00ab Oui \u00bb).<br>Astuce : Si vous ne parvenez pas \u00e0 d\u00e9marrer depuis USB, essayez un autre port USB (certains vieux laptops ne d\u00e9marrent que depuis des ports USB 2.0).<\/li> <\/ul> <h3>\u00c9tape 4 : Installer Ubuntu<\/h3> <p>Avec la cl\u00e9 USB branch\u00e9e, red\u00e9marrez le laptop.<\/p> <p>Vous devriez voir l\u2019\u00e9cran de d\u00e9marrage d\u2019Ubuntu (essayez d\u2019abord \u00ab Tester Ubuntu sans installer \u00bb pour v\u00e9rifier la compatibilit\u00e9).<\/p> <p>Cliquez sur \u00ab Installer Ubuntu \u00bb.<\/p> <p><strong>Suivez l\u2019assistant d\u2019installation :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Choisissez la langue \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>Choisissez la disposition du clavier \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>S\u00e9lectionnez \u00ab Effacer le disque et installer Ubuntu \u00bb (si vous souhaitez effacer l\u2019ancien syst\u00e8me d\u2019exploitation) \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>Cela effacera tout sur le disque dur du laptop !<\/li> <li>D\u00e9finissez votre fuseau horaire \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>Cr\u00e9ez votre nom d\u2019utilisateur et mot de passe \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>Attendez \u2014 l\u2019installation prend 10 \u00e0 30 minutes.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>\u00c0 la fin, cliquez sur \u00ab Red\u00e9marrer maintenant \u00bb \u2192 Retirez la cl\u00e9 USB quand demand\u00e9.<\/p> <h3>\u00c9tape 5 : C\u2019est termin\u00e9 !<\/h3> <p>Votre vieux laptop fonctionne d\u00e9sormais sous Ubuntu Linux \u2014 rapide, s\u00e9curis\u00e9 et gratuit!<\/p> <img src=\"http:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/10\/2020-04-23-13.05.21.webp\" title=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\" alt=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\"> <h3>Installez Ubuntu en 5 \u00e9tapes simples :<\/h3> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 1<\/strong> :\u00a0T\u00e9l\u00e9chargez Ubuntu sur un PC fonctionnant<\/p> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 2<\/strong> :\u00a0Pr\u00e9parez une cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able<\/p> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 3<\/strong> :\u00a0Modifiez les param\u00e8tres du BIOS\/UEFI sur votre vieux laptop<\/p> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 4<\/strong> :\u00a0Installez Ubuntu<\/p> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 5 <\/strong>:\u00a0C\u2019est tout ! Termin\u00e9 !<\/p> <hr> <h3>Pourquoi installer Ubuntu sur un vieux laptop ?<\/h3> <ul> <li>L\u00e9ger (surtout Lubuntu\/Xubuntu)<\/li> <li>Pas de logiciels espions ni de publicit\u00e9s<\/li> <li>Id\u00e9al pour la navigation, le travail bureautique, la lecture multim\u00e9dia<\/li> <li>Gratuit \u00e0 vie \u2014 pas de licence<\/li> <li>Respectueux de la vie priv\u00e9e et des valeurs open-source<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Logiciels<\/strong><\/p> <p>Bureautique &amp; Productivit\u00e9<\/p> <ul> <li>LibreOffice\u00a0\u2014 Suite bureautique compl\u00e8te (\u00e9quivalent \u00e0 Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<\/li> <li>Thunderbird\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail (id\u00e9al pour Gmail, Outlook, IMAP)<\/li> <li>Evolution\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail int\u00e9gr\u00e9 avec agenda et contacts (comme Outlook)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Graphisme &amp; Design<\/p> <ul> <li>GIMP\u00a0\u2014 Alternative \u00e0 Photoshop (\u00e9dition d\u2019images puissante)<\/li> <li>Inkscape\u00a0\u2014 \u00c9diteur de graphismes vectoriels (comme Illustrator)<\/li> <li>Shotwell\u00a0\u2014 Gestionnaire de photos simple (int\u00e9gr\u00e9 \u00e0 Ubuntu)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Multim\u00e9dia<\/p> <ul> <li>VLC Media Player\u00a0\u2014 Lit tout, sans codecs suppl\u00e9mentaires<\/li> <li>Audacity\u00a0\u2014 \u00c9diteur et enregistreur audio<\/li> <li>Spotify\u00a0\u2014 Application officielle (via Snap ou .deb)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Internet &amp; Communication<\/p> <ul> <li>Firefox\u00a0\u2014 Navigateur par d\u00e9faut (ax\u00e9 sur la confidentialit\u00e9, hautement personnalisable)<\/li> <li>Brave\u00a0\u2014 Navigateur rapide avec blocage des publicit\u00e9s (optionnel)<\/li> <li>Thunderbird\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail (d\u00e9j\u00e0 list\u00e9, mais m\u00e9rite d\u2019\u00eatre rappel\u00e9 !)<\/li> <\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<p><strong>Switching from Windows 10 to Ubuntu Linux is fairly easy. I've done it successfully several times. Just follow carefully the instructions below and breath new life into your old computer. <\/strong><\/p> <p>Ubuntu is <strong>free<\/strong>, forever\u2014no subscriptions, no activation keys, no hidden fees. It respects your privacy: no telemetry, no data mining, no forced updates that hijack your screen. It runs beautifully on older hardware, breathing new life into laptops that Windows 10 would choke on.<\/p> <p><strong>Security<\/strong> is baked in, with fewer viruses, fewer exploits, and a community that patches vulnerabilities fast. And because it\u2019s open-source, you\u2019re not locked in\u2014you own your system, not the other way around.<\/p> <p>Plus, Ubuntu\u2019s software center offers <strong>thousands of apps<\/strong>, from LibreOffice to GIMP, all free and ready to go. It\u2019s not just lighter on your machine\u2014it\u2019s lighter on your conscience, your wallet, and your time. In short: Ubuntu gives you back control\u2014without compromise.<\/p> <hr> <p><strong><br>Here\u2019s a clear, step-by-step guide to installing Ubuntu Linux on an old laptop \u2014 perfect for giving new life to older hardware. <\/strong><\/p> <p>This guide includes downloading Ubuntu, creating a bootable USB with Rufus, and changing BIOS\/UEFI settings.<\/p> <h3><strong>Step 1: Download Ubuntu<\/strong><\/h3> <p>1. Go to the official Ubuntu website:<\/p> <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop\">\u00a0https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <p>2. Click\u00a0 <strong>Download<\/strong> (usually the latest LTS version \u2014 e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 \u2014 is best for older hardware).<\/p> <p>3. Wait for the `.iso` file to download (usually ~3\u20134 GB). Save it somewhere easy to find (like your Desktop).<\/p> <p>Tip:\u00a0 If your laptop is very old (pre-2010), consider Lubuntu or Xubuntu \u2014 lighter versions of Ubuntu.<\/p> <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/\">https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xubuntu.org\/\">https:\/\/xubuntu.org<\/a>\/<\/strong><\/p> <h3><strong>Step 2: Prepare a Bootable USB Drive<\/strong><\/h3> <p><strong>You\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>A USB flash drive (at least 4GB, but 8GB+ recommended)<\/li> <li>Rufus (free tool for Windows to create bootable USBs)<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Download Rufus:<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Go to: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/\">https:\/\/rufus.ie\/<\/a> <\/strong><\/p> <p>2. Download the Rufus x.x.x.exe (portable version \u2014 no install needed)<\/p> <p><strong>Create Bootable USB:<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Insert your USB drive into your Windows PC.<\/p> <p>2. Open\u00a0 Rufus .<\/p> <p>3. Under\u00a0 'Device' , select your USB drive.<\/p> <p>4. Under 'Boot selection', click 'SELECT'* and choose the Ubuntu `.iso` file you downloaded.<\/p> <p>5. Leave other settings as default (Rufus will auto-configure for UEFI\/BIOS compatibility).<\/p> <p>6. Click 'START' and Confirm any warnings.<\/p> <p>7. Wait until it says 'READY' \u2014 this may take 5\u201315 minutes.<\/p> <p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Rufus will erase everything on the USB \u2014 back up any data first!<\/p> <h3><strong>Step 3: Change BIOS\/UEFI Settings on Your Old Laptop<\/strong><\/h3> <p><strong>Changing BIOS can be tricky \u2014 follow carefully.<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Restart your laptop and enter BIOS\/UEFI<\/strong><\/p> <p>As soon as you turn on the laptop, press the 'BIOS key'(usually 'F2', 'F10', 'F12', 'DEL', or 'ESC' \u2014 check your laptop manual or look for a message like \u201cPress F2 to enter Setup\u201d).<br>- If unsure, try 'F2' or 'DEL' repeatedly during boot.<\/p> <p><strong>In BIOS, do the following:<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Go to 'Boot' or 'Security' tab.<\/p> <p>2. Disable Secure Boot (if present \u2014 Ubuntu may not boot otherwise on older systems).<\/p> <p>3. Set USB drive as first boot device (look for 'Boot Order' or 'Boot Priority').<\/p> <p>4. If available, enable Legacy Boot or CSM (Compatibility Support Module) \u2014 helps older laptops boot from USB.<\/p> <p>5. Save and Exit (usually 'F10' \u2192 'Yes').<\/p> <p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you can\u2019t boot from USB, try switching USB port (some older laptops only boot from USB 2.0 ports).<\/p> <h3>Step 4: Install Ubuntu<\/h3> <p>1. With the USB plugged in, restart the laptop.<\/p> <p>2. You should see the Ubuntu boot screen (try \u201cTry Ubuntu without installing\u201d first to test compatibility).<\/p> <p>3. Click 'Install Ubuntu'.<\/p> <p>4. Follow the installer:<\/p> <ul> <li>Choose language \u2192 Continue<\/li> <li>Choose keyboard layout \u2192 Continue<\/li> <li>Select 'Erase disk and install Ubuntu' (if you want to wipe the old OS) \u2192 'Continue' - This deletes everything on the laptop\u2019s hard drive!<\/li> <li>Set your time zone \u2192 Continue<\/li> <li>Create your username and password \u2192 Continue<\/li> <\/ul> <p>5. Wait \u2014 installation takes 10\u201330 minutes.<\/p> <p>6. When done, click 'Restart Now' \u2192\u00a0 Remove USB drive\u00a0 when prompted.<\/p> <h3>Step 5: Done!<\/h3> <p>Your old laptop now runs Ubuntu Linux \u2014 fast, secure, and free!<\/p>\n<img src=\"http:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/10\/2020-04-23-13.05.21.webp\" title=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\" alt=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\">\n<h3>Install Ubuntu in 5 Easy steps:<\/h3> <p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Download Ubuntu on to a working PC<\/p> <p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Prepare a bootable USB drive<\/p> <p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Change BIOS\/UEFI settings on your old laptop<\/p> <p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Install Ubuntu<\/p> <p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> That's it! Done!<\/p> <hr> <h3>Why put Ubuntu on an Old Laptop?<\/h3> <ul> <li>Lightweight (especially Lubuntu\/Xubuntu)<\/li> <li>\u00a0No bloatware or ads<\/li> <li>\u00a0Great for web browsing, office work, media playback<\/li> <li>Free forever \u2014 no license fees<\/li> <li>Supports privacy and open-source values<\/li> <\/ul> <hr> <h3>Software<\/h3> <h5>Office &amp; Productivity<\/h5> <ul> <li><strong>LibreOffice<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Full office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint equivalent)<\/li> <li><strong>Thunderbird\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Email client (great for Gmail, Outlook, IMAP)<\/li> <li><strong>Evolution<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Integrated email, calendar, contacts (like Outlook)<\/li> <\/ul> <h5>Graphics &amp; Design<\/h5> <ul> <li><strong>GIMP<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Photoshop alternative (powerful image editing)<\/li> <li><strong>Inkscape<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Vector graphics editor (like Illustrator)<\/li> <li><strong>Shotwell<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Simple photo manager (built-in on Ubuntu)<\/li> <\/ul> <h5>Multimedia<\/h5> <ul> <li><strong>VLC Media Player<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Plays\u00a0<em>everything<\/em>, no codecs needed<\/li> <li><strong>Audacity<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Audio editor &amp; recorder<\/li> <li><strong>Spotify<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Official app (via Snap or .deb)<\/li> <\/ul> <h5>Internet &amp; Communication<\/h5> <ul> <li><strong>Firefox\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Default browser (privacy-focused, highly customizable)<\/li> <li><strong>Brave<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Fast, ad-blocking browser (optional)<\/li> <li><strong>Thunderbird<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Email (already listed, but worth repeating!)<\/li> <\/ul>\n<p><strong>Passer de Windows 10 \u00e0 Ubuntu Linux est assez simple. Je l\u2019ai fait avec succ\u00e8s \u00e0 plusieurs reprises. Suivez attentivement les instructions ci-dessous et redonnez vie \u00e0 votre ancien ordinateur.<\/strong><\/p> <p>Ubuntu est <strong>gratuit<\/strong>, pour toujours : pas d\u2019abonnements, pas de cl\u00e9s d\u2019activation, pas de frais cach\u00e9s. Il respecte votre vie priv\u00e9e : pas de t\u00e9l\u00e9m\u00e9trie, pas de collecte de donn\u00e9es, pas de mises \u00e0 jour forc\u00e9es qui vous volent l\u2019\u00e9cran.<\/p> <p>Il fonctionne \u00e0 merveille sur du mat\u00e9riel ancien, <strong>redonnant vie \u00e0 des laptops<\/strong> que Windows 10 aurait du mal \u00e0 faire tourner. La <strong>s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/strong> est int\u00e9gr\u00e9e : moins de virus, moins de vuln\u00e9rabilit\u00e9s, et une communaut\u00e9 qui corrige les failles rapidement.<\/p> <p>Et parce qu\u2019il est<strong> open source<\/strong>, vous n\u2019\u00eates pas enferm\u00e9 \u2014 c\u2019est vous qui poss\u00e9dez votre syst\u00e8me, pas l\u2019inverse.<\/p> <p>En plus, le centre de logiciels d\u2019Ubuntu propose <strong>des milliers d\u2019applications,<\/strong> de LibreOffice \u00e0 GIMP, toutes gratuites et pr\u00eates \u00e0 l\u2019emploi. Il est non seulement plus l\u00e9ger sur votre machine \u2014 il est plus l\u00e9ger sur votre conscience, votre portefeuille et votre temps. En r\u00e9sum\u00e9 : Ubuntu vous rend la ma\u00eetrise \u2014 sans compromis.<\/p> <hr> <p><strong>Voici le guide \u00e9tape par \u00e9tape pour installer Ubuntu Linux sur un vieux laptop \u2014 parfait pour redonner vie \u00e0 du mat\u00e9riel ancien.<\/strong><\/p> <p>Ce guide inclut le t\u00e9l\u00e9chargement d\u2019Ubuntu, la cr\u00e9ation d\u2019une cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able avec Rufus, et la modification des param\u00e8tres du BIOS\/UEFI.<\/p> <h3>\u00c9tape 1 : T\u00e9l\u00e9charger Ubuntu<\/h3> <p>Rendez-vous sur le site officiel d\u2019Ubuntu :<br>https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop<\/p> <p>Cliquez sur \u00ab T\u00e9l\u00e9charger \u00bb (la version LTS la plus r\u00e9cente \u2014 par exemple Ubuntu 22.04 ou 24.04 \u2014 est id\u00e9ale pour le mat\u00e9riel ancien).<\/p> <p>Attendez la fin du t\u00e9l\u00e9chargement du fichier .iso (environ 3\u20134 Go). Enregistrez-le \u00e0 un endroit facile \u00e0 retrouver (ex. : sur le Bureau).<\/p> <p>Astuce : Si votre laptop est tr\u00e8s ancien (avant 2010), envisagez Lubuntu ou Xubuntu \u2014 des versions plus l\u00e9g\u00e8res d\u2019Ubuntu.<br>https:\/\/lubuntu.me\/ ou https:\/\/xubuntu.org\/<\/p> <h3>\u00c9tape 2 : Pr\u00e9parer une cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able<\/h3> <p><strong>Vous aurez besoin :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>D\u2019une cl\u00e9 USB (au moins 4 Go, mais 8 Go+ recommand\u00e9)<\/li> <li>De Rufus (outil gratuit pour Windows pour cr\u00e9er une cl\u00e9 amor\u00e7able)<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>T\u00e9l\u00e9charger Rufus :<\/strong><\/p> <p>Allez sur : https:\/\/rufus.ie\/<\/p> <p>T\u00e9l\u00e9chargez le fichier \u00ab Rufus x.x.x.exe \u00bb (version portable \u2014 pas d\u2019installation n\u00e9cessaire)<\/p> <p><strong>Cr\u00e9er la cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Ins\u00e9rez votre cl\u00e9 USB dans votre PC Windows.<\/li> <li>Ouvrez Rufus.<\/li> <li>Dans \u00ab P\u00e9riph\u00e9rique \u00bb, s\u00e9lectionnez votre cl\u00e9 USB.<\/li> <li>Dans \u00ab S\u00e9lection de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb, cliquez sur \u00ab S\u00c9LECTIONNER \u00bb et choisissez le fichier .iso d\u2019Ubuntu que vous avez t\u00e9l\u00e9charg\u00e9.<\/li> <li>Laissez les autres param\u00e8tres par d\u00e9faut (Rufus s\u2019adaptera automatiquement pour UEFI\/BIOS).<\/li> <li>Cliquez sur \u00ab D\u00c9MARRER \u00bb \u2192 Confirmez les avertissements.<br>Attendez jusqu\u2019\u00e0 ce qu\u2019il affiche \u00ab PR\u00caT \u00bb \u2014 cela peut prendre 5 \u00e0 15 minutes.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Important : Rufus effacera tout ce qui se trouve sur la cl\u00e9 USB \u2014 sauvegardez vos donn\u00e9es avant !<\/p> <h3>\u00c9tape 3 : Modifier les param\u00e8tresdu BIOS\/UEFI sur votre vieux laptop<\/h3> <p>Attention : Modifier le BIOS peut \u00eatre d\u00e9licat \u2014 suivez les \u00e9tapes attentivement.<\/p> <p><strong>Red\u00e9marrer le laptop et entrer dans le BIOS\/UEFI :<\/strong><\/p> <p>D\u00e8s le d\u00e9marrage, appuyez sur la touche BIOS (g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement F2, F10, F12, DEL ou ESC \u2014 consultez le manuel de votre laptop ou cherchez un message du type \u00ab Appuyez sur F2 pour entrer dans le Setup \u00bb).<\/p> <p>Si vous ne savez pas, essayez F2 ou DEL en r\u00e9p\u00e9tant rapidement au d\u00e9marrage.<\/p> <p><strong>Dans le BIOS, effectuez les modifications suivantes :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Allez dans l\u2019onglet \u00ab Boot \u00bb ou \u00ab S\u00e9curit\u00e9 \u00bb.<\/li> <li>D\u00e9sactivez Secure Boot (si pr\u00e9sent \u2014 Ubuntu pourrait ne pas d\u00e9marrer sinon sur les anciens syst\u00e8mes).<\/li> <li>Mettez la cl\u00e9 USB en premier p\u00e9riph\u00e9rique de d\u00e9marrage (cherchez \u00ab Ordre de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb ou \u00ab Priorit\u00e9 de d\u00e9marrage \u00bb).<\/li> <li>Si disponible, activez le d\u00e9marrage Legacy ou CSM (Compatibility Support Module) \u2014 cela aide les vieux laptops \u00e0 d\u00e9marrer depuis USB.<\/li> <li>Sauvegardez et quittez (g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement F10 \u2192 \u00ab Oui \u00bb).<br>Astuce : Si vous ne parvenez pas \u00e0 d\u00e9marrer depuis USB, essayez un autre port USB (certains vieux laptops ne d\u00e9marrent que depuis des ports USB 2.0).<\/li> <\/ul> <h3>\u00c9tape 4 : Installer Ubuntu<\/h3> <p>Avec la cl\u00e9 USB branch\u00e9e, red\u00e9marrez le laptop.<\/p> <p>Vous devriez voir l\u2019\u00e9cran de d\u00e9marrage d\u2019Ubuntu (essayez d\u2019abord \u00ab Tester Ubuntu sans installer \u00bb pour v\u00e9rifier la compatibilit\u00e9).<\/p> <p>Cliquez sur \u00ab Installer Ubuntu \u00bb.<\/p> <p><strong>Suivez l\u2019assistant d\u2019installation :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Choisissez la langue \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>Choisissez la disposition du clavier \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>S\u00e9lectionnez \u00ab Effacer le disque et installer Ubuntu \u00bb (si vous souhaitez effacer l\u2019ancien syst\u00e8me d\u2019exploitation) \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>Cela effacera tout sur le disque dur du laptop !<\/li> <li>D\u00e9finissez votre fuseau horaire \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>Cr\u00e9ez votre nom d\u2019utilisateur et mot de passe \u2192 Continuer<\/li> <li>Attendez \u2014 l\u2019installation prend 10 \u00e0 30 minutes.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>\u00c0 la fin, cliquez sur \u00ab Red\u00e9marrer maintenant \u00bb \u2192 Retirez la cl\u00e9 USB quand demand\u00e9.<\/p> <h3>\u00c9tape 5 : C\u2019est termin\u00e9 !<\/h3> <p>Votre vieux laptop fonctionne d\u00e9sormais sous Ubuntu Linux \u2014 rapide, s\u00e9curis\u00e9 et gratuit!<\/p>\n<img src=\"http:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/10\/2020-04-23-13.05.21.webp\" title=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\" alt=\"Install Linux on an old Laptop\">\n<h3>Installez Ubuntu en 5 \u00e9tapes simples :<\/h3> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 1<\/strong> :\u00a0T\u00e9l\u00e9chargez Ubuntu sur un PC fonctionnant<\/p> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 2<\/strong> :\u00a0Pr\u00e9parez une cl\u00e9 USB amor\u00e7able<\/p> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 3<\/strong> :\u00a0Modifiez les param\u00e8tres du BIOS\/UEFI sur votre vieux laptop<\/p> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 4<\/strong> :\u00a0Installez Ubuntu<\/p> <p><strong>\u00c9tape 5 <\/strong>:\u00a0C\u2019est tout ! Termin\u00e9 !<\/p> <hr> <h3>Pourquoi installer Ubuntu sur un vieux laptop ?<\/h3> <ul> <li>L\u00e9ger (surtout Lubuntu\/Xubuntu)<\/li> <li>Pas de logiciels espions ni de publicit\u00e9s<\/li> <li>Id\u00e9al pour la navigation, le travail bureautique, la lecture multim\u00e9dia<\/li> <li>Gratuit \u00e0 vie \u2014 pas de licence<\/li> <li>Respectueux de la vie priv\u00e9e et des valeurs open-source<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Logiciels<\/strong><\/p> <p>Bureautique &amp; Productivit\u00e9<\/p> <ul> <li>LibreOffice\u00a0\u2014 Suite bureautique compl\u00e8te (\u00e9quivalent \u00e0 Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<\/li> <li>Thunderbird\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail (id\u00e9al pour Gmail, Outlook, IMAP)<\/li> <li>Evolution\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail int\u00e9gr\u00e9 avec agenda et contacts (comme Outlook)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Graphisme &amp; Design<\/p> <ul> <li>GIMP\u00a0\u2014 Alternative \u00e0 Photoshop (\u00e9dition d\u2019images puissante)<\/li> <li>Inkscape\u00a0\u2014 \u00c9diteur de graphismes vectoriels (comme Illustrator)<\/li> <li>Shotwell\u00a0\u2014 Gestionnaire de photos simple (int\u00e9gr\u00e9 \u00e0 Ubuntu)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Multim\u00e9dia<\/p> <ul> <li>VLC Media Player\u00a0\u2014 Lit tout, sans codecs suppl\u00e9mentaires<\/li> <li>Audacity\u00a0\u2014 \u00c9diteur et enregistreur audio<\/li> <li>Spotify\u00a0\u2014 Application officielle (via Snap ou .deb)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Internet &amp; Communication<\/p> <ul> <li>Firefox\u00a0\u2014 Navigateur par d\u00e9faut (ax\u00e9 sur la confidentialit\u00e9, hautement personnalisable)<\/li> <li>Brave\u00a0\u2014 Navigateur rapide avec blocage des publicit\u00e9s (optionnel)<\/li> <li>Thunderbird\u00a0\u2014 Client e-mail (d\u00e9j\u00e0 list\u00e9, mais m\u00e9rite d\u2019\u00eatre rappel\u00e9 !)<\/li> <\/ul>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=958"}],"version-history":[{"count":76,"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1068,"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/958\/revisions\/1068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matt.baume39.fr\/mattsblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}