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"You need to try Linux" (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 week ago by digital_alchemist@discuss.tchncs.de to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Originally this was a reply to this article about a Windows feature called Recall, but there's a good argument the author's concerns resonate far beyond Windows and Meta to proprietary generally.

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[–] Wanderer@lemm.ee 9 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (4 children)

I want to get into Linux and I need a new laptop. I'm happy to go secondhand but I actually want a half decent thing that can play some games, not the cheapest box I can put Linux on and use fake word.

Am I best off just buying a new windows laptop than I can dual boot? Or any other suggestions?

Windows is US$ 139.00. So I figured if I buy a laptop without windows it will be 139 less but I guess manufacturers get windows for like $20 so there are no saving anyway.

Edit:should probably add I'm from to UK I that's relevant

[–] skeesx@lemm.ee 8 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Yes, at least Lenovo Linux laptops are 140$ cheaper.

Take a look at Framework, or System76 for Linux first hardware.

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[–] gameplayer55055@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Let's see what people will do at October 14

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