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I’m planning to build a computer primarily for programming and want to ensure it’s upgradeable for the future. and Hardware with opensource drivers support.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (4 children)

I mean you can program on a potato, so what would be your programming need? Something specific you want to get into?

Yes Hardware Firewalls exist, but those are primarily infrastructure and not part of a computer.

If all you want to do is program on that rig, then maybe consider an integrated GPU solution so you don't have to invest in a overpriced Graphics card.

When you care about security and privacy you probably want to run a Linux distribution/BSD instead of Windows? Or do you want Apple (as then this discussion would be superfluous anyway)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I currently have a HP laptop with decent hardware with void linux. The problem is i cannot repair or upgrade that laptop apart of ram and HDD. I want to upgrade or repair on my own.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Okay, so you want a laptop or a desktop?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago
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