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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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Best chipset for Linux laptop, Intel or AMD? (lemmy.ca)

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I’m considering picking up a cheapish laptop for development, with the intent of installing Linux on it. Typically it’ll be Java development or other stuff in docket containers. Is there a best chipset to pick for Linux or are they pretty much identical these days?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'd say go for AMD because their APUs are excellent, but they will be expensive. You can find used/refurbished ThinkPads in really good condition for very cheap (~$200, see this thread where I learned about this), and most (all?) of them have Intel CPUs.

Anyway, right now Linux works perfectly well on both of them*.

*: If the kernel version is greater than 5.19.9 (issue first appeared with the 5.19.10) and less than 6.4, you'll likely have an annoying keyboard issue with Linux on new AMD Ryzen laptops, as typing will be extremely slow. That has been corrected now and with an up-to-date kernel you shouldn't have any keyboard issues on an AMD laptop.