Re: Need advice on a usable, inexpensive laptop for Debian
Ryan Nowakowski <ryan@fattuba.com> writes:
> On September 4, 2024 5:18:53 PM CDT, "Andrew M.A. Cater" <amacater@einval.com> wrote:
>>On Wed, Sep 04, 2024 at 05:04:33PM -0500, Tom Browder wrote:
>>> I'm trying to propose a computer lab for young wannabe coders, and I want
>>> to use a Linux box (I prefer Debian, but I get the feeling Ubuntu is more
>>> familiar with school systems and other institutions).
>>>
>>
>>If you're going to set it up from your own money - second hand Lenovo
>>Thinkpads / HP laptops ex-business.
>
> +1 to this. I've had great luck with used Thinkpads.
In principle also +1 regarding HPs (I have no experience with
Thinkpads). However, my current HP EliteBook 840 G6 has no 'insert'
key. In more or less the same place it does have 'pick up' and 'hang
up' phone keys, but these do nothing and I have had no luck in remapping
one to become an 'insert' key. I usually use the laptop with an
external keyboard which does have an 'insert' key, so it is only
infrequently that I have to do without, but in those cases it is an
absolute PITA.
Cheers,
Loris
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