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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).

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Looking for a decent Linux Distro for a mini-PC to replace a shitty Android TV Box (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I recently found a very overpowered for the price mini-PC and I plan to use it to replace my Android TV box that is really starting to show its age.

I think I want something bazzite-like and probably immutable but more media focused than gaming, with already working and set up waydroid and remote control support.

Thanks in advance

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Thinking out loud, is it possible to load the apps themselves (YouTube TV, Netflix, etc) onto Linux using an Android emulator?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Don't do Waydroid, its way too slow and buggy for what you're wanting. I'd highly suggest Genymotion and have been using it on touchscreen 2in1s for a few months without issue, even with Play Store

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

I am pretty sure what you're looking for is called Waydroid.