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So... My plan to build a Linux laptop for my mom didn't go exactly as I hoped, BUT: my mom is using Linux, and she's very happy with it! 😄
I had an elaborate plan prepared to install Debian root on ZFS, setup remote access, automated snapshots, remote backups, etc. See my two previous polls for the idea; thanks again for your valuable help! It did give me a lot of ideas, and also made me realise that it's okay not to have the "perfect" setup right away.
On install day, a few things happened: a) I wasn't having the best day (thanks long covid!), b) the drive configuration was less ideal than I had hoped (dual boot with Windows on same drive, instead of separate disks), c) there was more data and programs to configure than anticipated, and I had some trouble there as well. d) of course, I had to explain how it works as well.
Basically, I ran out of time and energy.
So I went with plain ext4 in the end, but was able to configure a functional setup for her at least. All in all, not too bad. If she continues to love it, I can always make small (or big; perhaps FreeBSD is ready next year?) tweaks in the future.
But the key takeaway: my mom is a proud Linux user now!! 🎉
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Hi friends, I could use your input!
My mom has asked me to install Linux on her laptop, which distro should I pick?
- Dell Latitude 7320 Intel Core i7-Gen 11 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
- Has to be stable, good hardware support
- Sysadmin tasks will be performed (remotely) by me, so doesn't have to be "beginner friendly" per se in that area (she won't be added to the wheel group 😅)
- Support for Xfce desktop (I guess most distros have that)
- Ideally support for encrypted root on ZFS
No: Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL (or derivatives) please.
Given my recent fascination, I'd go with FreeBSD, but I'm afraid the hardware support isn't quite there yet. Voting and boosts are appreciated!
What should I pick?
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CW: Request for Thinkpad buying advice
Update: I've found a (hopefully) good deal for a T14 gen 2 i5-1135G7 16GB RAM. Fingers crossed, I'll post an update.
Question for all the #Thinkpad fans: I'm thinking of buying a laptop and I remember from many years ago, that I liked the red trackpoint thingy a lot, also I love the design and reparability, so I figured I'd join the (secondhand) #thinkpad club!
Now, I've spent a lot of time poring over https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkPad_History and similar pages, but still have a few questions:
* In terms of build quality, it seems I should get a T, P or X. But L, E models are sold much more frequently secondhand. Is there really that much of a difference that I should avoid those? E.g. are they much more prone to break etc.
* I'm looking to buy something that's a few years old, but snappy enough for my needs (Linux, web browsing, web development with go, some light photo editing, video conferencing). I'm thinking about a T14, gen 1 or 2 with an i5 or i7, 16GB RAM. Or could I go older, should I look for something newer?
I'm looking for 14 inch but would be open to 13 or 15 if that's a much better option. I don't think I need a dedicated GPU. It should support Linux and be easily repairable. I don't care either way if it has a touchscreen. Budget is anywhere between 200 - 400 euros (secondhand/refurbished).
So, given my wishes, would you go for a T14 gen 1/2 or something else?
Any advice (or boosts) are appreciated!
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