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Old laptop recommendations for Linux? (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 4 days ago by Klanky@sopuli.xyz to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Hey everyone, I'm looking for a cheap, old laptop to put Linux on and mess around with. I mainly want to see if I can find replacement software for some of the stuff I do on my Windows desktop, but maybe also some light gaming with Steam and Heroic launcher. I'd like to get some opinions on what brands/models I should be looking for on Craiglist/Ebay/etc.? Thanks!

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[–] BladeFederation@piefed.social 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

You'll probably want a second boot drive too. Windows updates like to eat GRUB sometimes.

[–] RichieRich@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Not booting up Windows means no updates. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[–] BladeFederation@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago

Someday... someday.