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Has anyone else questioned their choice of computers for running Linux? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by TheTwelveYearOld@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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3 years ago I needed a new computer and decided on an 16 inch M1 Macbook Pro, but did lots of overthinking about if I wanted to stick to it. I tried Asahi Linux didn't have any reasons at the time to use linux over macOS (but there was always the chance I might later), the build quality is 2nd to none, none of my Windows laptops lasted more than a few years.

3 years later, I've really been itching to switch to Linux. Two of several reasons: because its DEs are more customizable, it has better documented accessibility APIs if you want to make keyboard navigation software. I reinstalled Asahi Linux and really tried to make it my daily driver, but the lacks of apps would require me to dual boot: Photoshop and Roblox.

I researching again for computers closest to Macbook Pros but none of them come close to its build quality. I think it would be best for me to make my own desktop PC for linux. I don't think I'd fare well with another windows laptop brand.

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[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

What are people doing with their laptops, mine never break, except one time when I knocked a cup of water into one in 2005.

My latest one, Asus Zenbook is already 3 years old and no issues. Has a dent in the top cover where a nurse kicked my bag when I was in hospital.

My previous one, a dell Inspiron which my 9yo has had for 2 years, is 6 years old, he is not gentle.

Previous to that, I had a work supplied Alienware that lasted 7 years, I traveled internationally with that one quite a few times.

Not sure if I'm lucky, or more careful than average. But I hear about "build quality" issues a lot in internet posts. I've just never seen it in the wild.....

Note: all ran/run various flavours of Linux.

[–] TheTwelveYearOld@lemmy.world 1 points 12 hours ago

except one time when I knocked a cup of water into one in 2005.

This but repeatedly for some people. I only drink from my metal bottles, and turn away from my computer. Admittedly I could be more careful by moving away from the computer but now its been years since it happened.

[–] puntinoblue@lemmy.ml 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

I have an Asus Zenbook I bought when Windows 10 came out 10 years ago. Dropped, dented, scratched etc. still works great, runs all programs, though not Windows 11 - so I’ll either have to use a 3rd party antivirus or change the OS to Ubuntu or something.

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

I used to run Ubuntu, but started liking it less and less.

After jumping around for a while, I settled on Mint. It is really nice, stable and easy to use for beginners, but everything is there for advanced users also.

[–] puntinoblue@lemmy.ml 2 points 20 hours ago

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve used Ubuntu a few times in the past on old computers it worked well although I do remember some headache trying to get the sound card to work well. But this was 10 years or so ago so I will look at Mint thanks.

I found the desktop was much nicer in Ubuntu compared with Windows. I find it bizarre that Windows still only has a very rudimentary, token option for multiple desktops.