[Nottingham] Nottingham Digest, Vol 854, Issue 2

[Keith Palmer]

Evening all

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.

Thanks, Keith

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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<
> nottingham at mailman.lug.org.uk> 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?
> Phil Bassphil.bass at icloud.com
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