Re: Atypical migration to Trixie
Hi,
On Sun, Aug 17, 2025 at 06:27:13AM -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> I'm looking for an idea of what size disk would be pleasant/comfortable.
Most people's disk space requirements are related to the kind of media
they actually work with, not the install size of their OS. Whatever is
comfortable for you now with Debian 12 is going to remain comfortable
for you. No one else can answer this.
> I avoid WiFi.
Unless you actually require the laptop form factor perhaps they have
good deals on desktop systems. These tend to have parts that are more
widely supported in Linux, and be more amenable to doing maintenance
yourself.
> Though my internet connection device is sold by T-Mobile as a
> WiFi Hotspot, I keep its WiFi function disabled. But your comment does
> remind me to check that the machine's USB port(s) are compatible with my
> peripherals.
For USB devices like that the support is all in the Linux kernel so if
you ever had it working you can pretty much guarantee it will keep
working with other Linux machines.
It's parts inside the laptop you may have difficulty with, though if
you're not interested in wifi or bluetooth then that's a couple of areas
of major worry taken care of.
> >
> > Ask if you can take a Debian Live image on USB and try it, maybe - unlikely
> > but you won't know unless you ask.
> >
> > Putting Linux on will almost certainly void warranties / care plan -
> > what's their best price for a laptop without included care plan? Are
> > they prepared to bargain prices?
>
> The prices seem to be near what I would expect to pay for a refurbished
> machine.
Refurb thinkpads can be a great deal, or thinkpads off of Ebay. There
are a lot of resources online which given a Thinkpad model number will
tell you all about how well it works with Linux (or not). Very easy to
research.
Thanks,
Andy
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