Mike Jun 8, 2025

I just got 6 more #nixbook ready to go to new homes.

This is 6 more people who's lives will be positively changed by getting a great laptop for free, with solid FOSS software on it.

Think of how much this helps even the digital divide. I'm dedicated to make this my life's work at the moment. Imagine if companies could safely offload their "old" hardware, and it could end up like this, for the public good.

Again, huge thanks to #linux and #nixos and all of #foss for making this possible!

Show threadMichael MacleanJun 8, 2025
@codemonkeymike That's really cool! Do you manage updating them or adding new software, or any of that?
Show threadMike Jun 8, 2025

@mgdm this is what they all get installed now. Automatic updates, flatpak integration and standard set of apps.

It's been fantastic!!

https://github.com/mkellyxp/nixbook

GitHub - mkellyxp/nixbook: A set-and-forget modern operating system designed for simplicity, speed, and peace of mind.

A set-and-forget modern operating system designed for simplicity, speed, and peace of mind. - mkellyxp/nixbook

GitHub
Show threadMichael MacleanJun 8, 2025
@codemonkeymike oh that's very cool! I'll keep that in mind next time I need a desktop installed
Show threadMike 
@mgdm thanks! Yeah or if like you just wanna give a dummy proof Linux box to a friend or family member. This is great. Ex windows users have zero issues with this.
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