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cheapest new computer running linux <$500 (reddthat.com)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [B] to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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just need something to do light development (docker, python, rust, with an ide). something i can upgrade (ram, ssd minimum). laptop would best, but desktop works too

any protips? thanks!

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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

modern chromebooks are secretly linux under the hood and can run android/linux apps. you could also try remoting into a server for development, like over ssh/vim or via code-server.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    And if you open it up and unplug the battery, then boot off the charger that disables the write protect and you can install actual linux, though a lot of chromebooks have unique hardware that might not be supported, particularly audio IME.

    I used to have a dell chromebook 11, and with bitmap fonts it was actually a pretty slick little computer for <$100.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    HWAT??

    I've got an old one that I am trying that on first thing tomorrow. I assume you can plug the battery back in afterwards?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago*

    Depending on how old it might be another method. Some have a switch somewhere, or a specific screw. Check out mrchromebox's page.

    And yeah you just boot it with the battery disconnected once and it disables the write protect!

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