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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Plan on getting a Linux laptop: any suggestions? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm considering getting a laptop for Linux and want to know a few things before I do. Some important info before I start: I don't plan on using the laptop for anything too intense, mainly writing, digital art, streaming, browsing, and maybe very mild video editing (cropping at least and shortening at most). I would also prefer the laptop to be inexpensive, preferably under 1000 USD

I mainly want to know if whether I should get a laptop by a manufacturer that specializes in Linux or a laptop that runs a different OS (exp: Windows) to install Linux on later. I've also scouted out quite a few distros and have a good idea of which ones I would like using

I've already looked at a few mainline Linux hardware producers like System76 but want to know if it's worth it before sinking money into it

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Used Thinkpad from eBay is your best bet to start imo.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

No question, excellent compatibility, will last you a while, you can get a nicer one once you get comfortable.

Spent $500 on this one to hold you over till you can afford a framework, or spend less, you can still get by with a decent one for $250 or so.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This, got me through my entire cybersecurity & digital forensics undergrad

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What did you do to the previous owner? oi

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Some things are better kept a secret ;)

Jkjk it was the old work laptop of someone i knew so i got it from them for the extremely low price of $0, slapped linux onto it, and went about my business

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I'm considering getting one simply bc of the affordability. They also seem to be pretty highly regarded (if the amount of recommendations I've gotten says anything)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You could get the education edition. I have a new yoga 11e and it has a great keyboard, and it's just... way too good for the money (250 bucks). I love that if I break or lose it I can just get an idenical one for super cheap in a couple days. But they're made for kids so they're pretty durable anyway.