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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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Refurbished Lenovos in general (and LinuxPusher.dk, in particular) (lemmy.ml)

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

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Hey all - what’s your experience with refurb Lenovo laptops for Linux from companies/shops that specialize in this as a service? I’m looking at LinuxPusher.dk but am also curious about other EU-based shops. It seems like a good, affordable way to get a Linux machine if you’re a novice, like me (some experience with Ubuntu and Kubuntu about 10 years ago).

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[–] mpblack@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That's helpful, thanks. I'm guessing they charge a premium because they provide a service. I'm not afraid to tinker a bit, but my interest in Linux is not tinkering - it's to switch to a freer, more sustainable OS. So I'm curious about services that offer support.

For that reason I've also looked at Tuxedo computers, but I'm worried that I'm locking myself into another company's OS again (from Microsoft/Apple to Tuxedo) rather than having the freedom to choose my own distro. But I guess with support comes a price: less freedom.

Right now I'm deeply locked into the Apple ecosystem. Apple makes wonderful hardware and apps, but it's still a straitjacket, even if it's a designer straitjacket. 😀

[–] LoveSausage@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

Checked out asahi? https://asahilinux.org/

[–] Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Well I think Tuxedo computers would work easily with any other distribution. It’s not based on anything factual but I guess we would have heard a lot of bad things about Tuxedo if they were acting like this.

From the little I know, they have some aditional stuff with Tuxedo OS, but they are also trying to get it added to the Linux kernel.

If course I would want to be corrected if I’m wrong as my knowledge is kind of limited.