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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 Linux SFF PC Post (self.linux)

submitted 1 year ago by OneShotLido to c/[email protected]

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Apologies if this isn't the correct forum. A couple of days back, maybe a week, someone made a post asking if a certain pre-built SFF PC would run Linux. Several people responded that they run that same PC and that it works great. I'm planning to build a PC for my mother and this would be perfect for her needs. However, I can't find the post and I can't find anything relevant in my browser history.

If anyone knows the post I'm talking about, please let me know. Thanks!

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[–] jecht360 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's a lot of money for what you're getting there. I highly recommend used 1L office PCs, like the Lenovo ThinkCentre tiny machines. They're regularly under $100 USD on eBay. Although if you prefer something new that's totally understandable.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

My mother in law wanted to change her insanely old pc (for email and, not much more).

She wanted a cheap but new one (IMO a terrible idea) but I just got her a used thinkcentre tiny for 100€.