Re: Atypical migration to Trixie
On 8/17/25 2:12 PM, Andy Smith wrote:
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.
That was basically my understanding.
However ;} over six decades as a computer user (some programming in days
of 8085) has taught me that the only "dumb question" is the unasked.
I avoid WiFi.
Unless you actually require the laptop form factor
Primarily space constraints and occasional need for portability.
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.
I have a vague memory of incompatible specifications between generations
of the USB spec. There was significant advertising of some devices be
backward compatible.
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?
That's a trade-off I'm used to. I've a component level
[tube/transistor/chip/resistor/etc] orientation/background [ may have a
CK722 around]
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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