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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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cheapest new computer running linux <$500 (reddthat.com)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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just need something to do light development (docker, python, rust, with an ide). something i can upgrade (ram, ssd minimum). laptop would best, but desktop works too

any protips? thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Yup, that or if buying new then check out older models that may be in clearance/sale. You don't need something with a 4070 etc to run Linux, but you could potentially manage to find something with an older-gen video card and decent/upgradeable RAM. There should also be more easily found discussion over Linux compatibility

With laptops, also watch out for models with soldered-on RAM or low maximums, which can limit upgrades.