Thinking of getting a refurbished Dell or Lenovo laptop to run linux on. Mostly to organise and process photos, but also some light CAD. I'll probably look for a laptop with 32gb ram.
The question is how much I should consider processor generation? Should I avoid laptops that are older than 11th gen intel processors?
Gen 9 and 10 are considerably cheaper, but I would like the computer to last a couple of years.
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We're exploring ideas and would love your input!
Our current StarFighter laptop (Intel 285H, 64GB RAM, 4K 16" screen) comes in at around £1700 ex VAT.
We're thinking about offering a lower-spec model as well - less memory, a slightly slower processor and a lower-resolution screen - with a price point of around £1200 ex VAT.
Would that be of interest to you?
Let us know what you think!
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If, like me, you have been struggling to enable hibernation on your #TuxedoOS machine after the latest major update, this answer on AskUbuntu will be very useful to you : https://askubuntu.com/a/1536224.
Basically, Ubuntu 24.04 needs a different Polkit configuration in order for #kde to show the relevant button in the launcher.
Everything else is the same as described here https://www.reddit.com/r/tuxedocomputers/comments/17ai79z/how_to_enable_hibernation_in_tuxedo_os_encrypted/
Well, the issue was that I had a bad disk partitioning. I deleted all the partitions with #Gparted and it was smooth sailing. I decided not to use LVM because the SSD is relatively small (240GB) and I don't plan to move or resize partitions, but maybe I should reconsider because of snapshots.
Anyway, I'll be checking how it works and will post if I decide to reinstall again 😅.
Kubuntu Focus #Reviews:
LinuxInsider: Kubuntu Focus Iridium Laptops Set New Built-for-Linux Standard... "The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs ... The KFocus approach changed my perception of buying a dedicated Linux computer” — Ir16, Jack M. Germain, August 2024
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
Xfce 4.20 released with experimental Wayland support (Labwc and Wayfire compositors), HiDPI displays, support for SVG wallpapers on large screens, support for setting custom colors for icon labels and icon backgrounds, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/xfce-4-20-desktop-environment-released-with-experimental-wayland-support
Kali Linux 2024.4 released with Linux kernel 6.11.2, GNOME 47, Python 3.12, Pipx instead of Pip, new tools, discontinued 32-bit builds, improved Raspberry Pi support etc.:
https://news.itsfoss.com/kali-linux-2024-4-release/
Fedora Asahi Remix 42 released with KDE Plasma 6.2, GNOME 47, x86/x86-64 emulation integration including support for AAA games based on Vulkan 1.4, initial setup wizard based on Calamares:
https://9to5linux.com/fedora-asahi-remix-41-released-for-apple-silicon-macs-with-kde-plasma-6-2
Ubuntu provides users easier access to latest Intel drivers with support for Intel Arc B580 and B570 “Battlemage” discrete GPUs:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/12/ubuntu-intel-battlemage-gpu-driver-preview
System76's AMD-powered Pangolin Linux laptop gets 2K display, AMD Ryzen 8945HS processor, AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics, up to 96GB DDR5 5600 MHz RAM, up to 16TB storage:
https://9to5linux.com/system76-refreshes-their-amd-powered-pangolin-linux-laptop-with-2k-display
DXVK 2.5.2 released with implementation for D3D9 shader validation interfaces, bug fixes for The Sims 2 and other games:
https://9to5linux.com/dxvk-2-5-2-improves-support-for-alpha-protocol-borderlands-2-and-other-games
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System76 Pangolin Linux Laptop now available with Ryzen 9 8945HS and up to 96GB RAM
The System76 Pangolin is a thin, light, and powerful laptop with a big screen, an AMD processor, and a choice of GNU/Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Pop!_OS. Linux PC company System76 has been selling versions of the Pangolin laptop since 2020, and this week the company introduced a new model with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS Hawk Point processor and support for up to 96GB of RAM and up to 16TB of storage.
It’s available for purchase now with prices starting at $1299 for a 16GB/500GB configuration.
Earlier this year System76 released a version of the Pangolin laptop with a Ryzen 7 7840U processor, a 16.1 inch display, and 32GB of LPDDR5 memory.
The new model brings a number of improvements. It has a higher-power processor, a higher-resolution display with a faster refresh rate, user-upgradeable memory, a better camera, and a slightly lighter weight. But it’s also a downgrade in at least one area – the new model has a smaller battery than its predecessor. It also has a higher starting price.
Here’s how the latest Pangolin stacks up against its predecessor:
System76 Pangolin (late 2024)System76 Pangolin (early 2024)Display16.1 inchesThe System76 Pangolin features an aluminum body, a backlit keyboard, stereo upward-facing speakers, and a two-button touchpad. There’s also a microphone kill switch and a camera privacy shutter that lets you disable those features when you’re not using them.
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Kubuntu Focus #Reviews:
LinuxInsider: Kubuntu Focus Iridium Laptops Set New Built-for-Linux Standard
"The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs ... The KFocus approach changed my perception of buying a dedicated Linux computer” — Ir16, Jack M. Germain, August 2024
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