Clean installs used to fix everything. On modern machines, they often do the opposite.

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They still look the same and do the job better than most.

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Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.

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If you want to relive Windows 7 and/or Vista, this fan project has resurrected those older versions with the latest updates.

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