A Retirement Checklist for Old Linux and Automation Hardware
Old hardware should be retired when capability, reliability, power use or repairability creates a harder boundary than Linux can solve.
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How to Measure Whether Linux Actually Extended an Older PC’s Useful Life
A Linux migration should be judged by measurable results: hardware stability, required workflows, update support, responsiveness, temperatures and whether the machine can now do useful work reliably.