<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"><html><head><meta content="text/html;charset=UTF-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></head><body ><div style='font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000000;'><div ><div>Hi Keith,</div><div><br></div><div>You can check <a href="https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Laptop/ASUS">https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Laptop/ASUS</a></div><div>to see what works and what doesn’t. There are links to other brands at the top.</div><div>Since archlinux is a bleeding edge distro that can give you an indication of compatibility. But then your distro of choice may be too old for newer hardware to function properly.</div><div><br></div><div>I prefer Lenovo, but you might want to check out laptops built specifically for Linux, like Kubuntu Focus, StarLabs, System76, TUXEDO.</div><div><br></div><div>—<br>VM<br><br>Make 1984 fiction again.</div></div><div><br><br></div><div class="replyHeader">---- On Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:31:02 +0100 Keith Palmer via Nottingham<nottingham@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote ----</div><div><br></div><blockquote style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 6px; margin-left: 5px;"><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="x_1634545605gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small;color: rgb(0,0,0);">Evening all</div><div class="x_1634545605gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small;color: rgb(0,0,0);"><br></div><div class="x_1634545605gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small;color: rgb(0,0,0);">On a similar subject, are there any good/bad laptops for Linux as mine is playing up so I need to start looking for a new one.</div><div class="x_1634545605gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small;color: rgb(0,0,0);"><br></div><div class="x_1634545605gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small;color: rgb(0,0,0);">Thanks, Keith</div></div><br><div class="x_1634545605gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="x_1634545605gmail_attr">On Sun, 24 Oct 2021 at 13:00, <<a href="mailto:nottingham-request@mailman.lug.org.uk" target="_blank">nottingham-request@mailman.lug.org.uk</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="x_1634545605gmail_quote" style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.8ex;border-left: 1.0px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left: 1.0ex;">Send Nottingham mailing list submissions to<br>
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1. Re: Linux PC - Hardware recommendations? (Vadim Mankevich)<br>
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Hi Phil,If I were you I’d run Linux on the iMac :))) It appears not to have T2 chip so relatively easy for an experienced Linux user to make that happen, but it’s not what I’d recommend to a beginner. AFAIK problems with sound, WiFi and backlight could be expected.I wouldn’t go for an all-in-one because of upgrade difficulties and potential problems with controlling the screen from Linux. A mini pc with a good monitor is what I’d choose.Here are my suggestions for components that have good support on Linux:WiFi - intel, Qualcomm atheros (avoid Broadcom)CPU - AMD Ryzen APU with integrated graphicsNetwork card - intel or RealtekSound - avoid intel, their dsp needs firmware. Usually if there are no built-in mics then there is probably some simple audio card that most probably works.In general it’s best if ram, cpu and ssd can be replaced. But the most overlooked component (especially by Apple) is the cooling system. Check reviews for signs of overheating and what noises it makes when overheated.Hope this helps.—VMMake 1984 fiction again.---- On Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:46:17 +0100 Phil Bass via Nottingham<<a href="mailto:nottingham@mailman.lug.org.uk" target="_blank">nottingham@mailman.lug.org.uk</a>> wrote ----Hi, folks.Currently I use an Apple iMac (early 2019 model) as my main machine but I’m trying to wean myself off the Apple ecosystem. I’m thinking of replacing the Mac with a Linux machine of equivalent spec.Any recommendations for suitable hardware? <br>
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