[NTLUG:Discuss] Fwd: A Voice From Garland (Tx)

[David Good]

It always depends on what the user wants to do . A serviceable computer
that will do office tasks might not be up to gaming or CAD etc .

My recommendation to people in this situation is :

A ) Keep your costs pretty low and manageable . Basically , have a budget
in mind that you are prepared to live with .
B ) Buy the best "pro" used computer or laptop from yesteryear that fits
this budget .

My example would be a Lenovo X220 laptop . This was a solid machine with
great specs , was well supported in it's day (thus remains so) and can be
picked up for less than $200 last time I looked .

If laptops are not your thing , perhaps a desktop would be better .

If the OP really , really wants a mini-linux computer , there are TONS to
choose from , ranging from an embedded Raspberry Pi "computer" to general
purpose desktops like the Intel NUC . A simple google search turned up this
: https://itsfoss.com/linux-based-mini-pc/

GLHF

--David

On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM stuart yarus <syarus at kvsystems.org> wrote:

> Subject: A Voice From Garland (Tx)
>
> Tuesday Afternoon - New Year's Eve
> 31 Dec 2024
>
> Hello;
>
> I've got the idea that it's about time that I moved off Windows to LINUX
> but all that I've done is to play around with some distributions ... never
> long enough to become even slightly comfortable.
>
> One of the things I've learned is that when messing around on a computer
> it should be on a separate machine and not the one depended on for day
> -to-day operations (e-mail, Web surfing, etc).
>
> I've got it in my head that I'd like to see how practical a mini-PC is but
> have gotten confused over the numerous discussion seen about things
> to watch out for.
>
> Is there a 'safe' mini PC with a good reputation for being
> well built and 'friendly' to having LINUX installed ?
>
> - Paul, WB5AGF
> Garland, Tx
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