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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Considering Starting Linux (ttrpg.network)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have been using Windows my entire life, but since I got my Steam Deck I’ve been considering trying to get into Linux.

I obviously don’t have much of an idea where to begin, other than that I’m currently also trying to learn Javascript. I'd like a basic workstation I can code on and mess with, that doesn't run more than a couple hundred. Could use some recommendations for hardware plus where to begin.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Ebay, T470, T480, T490. $200-300. Good laptops with great Linux compatibility. Cheap and reliable.

For your distro, Linux Mint. The stock, normal edition right on the website. Cinnamon desktop edition.

Simple and reliable, and very windows-like.

https://etcher.balena.io/ is good and simple software to create a bootable USB.

Use the Mint .iso as the file, burn to the USB stick of your choice.

Welcome to the club :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

haven't heard much good things about the t490

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Only issues I've heard with the T490 is with models that have the Nvidia MX mobile gpu.

Most of that is old news. TLP for power management, and just don't get the Nvidia model honestly, integrated Intel graphics are plenty for basic uses like coding and light browsing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I see