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Re: desktop advice

by Aljerin Butler,Jr.

Hi Ron, You might try looking around on my website here.I purchased my last desktop locally from Thinkmate (formerly PCs For Everyone) out of Norwood, now located in Waltham and Cambridge. If things are the same, you can design your own desktop - something you might be able to do with some of the other companies also. While you're at it you can search here for open source alternative software. Al ButlerCustom Desktop Solutions On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 7:48:14 AM EDT, THE HAMMER via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise me as to a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a long time since I've bought new. I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music streams and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a gamer. If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os Suggestions? Ron _______________________________________________ WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ Change Settings: https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ Web Forum/Archive: https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/UE5BM…

Sept. 18, 2020

Mini Debian Conference Online #2

by Dennis Payne

Debian is running a mini online conference in Nov. It is specifically about gaming. I've offered a talk on Gamerzilla, my open source achievement system for games. https://wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/internet/2020/MiniDebConfOnline2 -- Dennis Payne dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com https://social.freegamedev.net/channel/dulsi

Sept. 16, 2020

Re: desktop advice

by Richard Klein

My last few computers have been used Dell or HP workstations, mostly off-lease from a couple ebay sellers I have experience with. One was from a WPI student off craigslist. They all do great with Linux and I've had no regrets. A couple ebay sellers I've had good luck with: https://www.ebay.com/str/dellofficialrefurbishedstore https://www.ebay.com/str/enviroit -- Rich On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 7:48 AM THE HAMMER via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise me > as to a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a long time > since I've bought new. > > I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music > streams and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a gamer. > > If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os > > Suggestions? > > Ron > > > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/UE5BM… >

Sept. 15, 2020

Re: desktop advice

by Mike Peckar

I cross reference passmark cpu ratings with refurbs and discontinued items on ebay in my price range. Sometimes I opt for the squaretrade, other times not. Similar to the System76 meerkat is the Intel NUC, on which I run an ubuntu image from Canonical. Mike On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 10:19 AM Andy Stewart via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > On 9/15/20 7:47 AM, THE HAMMER via WLUG wrote: > > I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise me > as to > > a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a long time > since I've > > bought new. > > > > I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music > streams > > and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a gamer. > > > > If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os > > > > Suggestions? > > > > Ron > > > Hi Ron et al, > > I have a System76 meerkat with Intel graphics that works very well for > me. I > use it for general purposes (email, web surfing, occasional Libre Office, > etc), > but I also hammer on it at times doing lengthy compiles and creating 3 GB > ISO > files (in 2-3 minutes!!). > > I'm running a remastered version of Ubuntu 18.04.*. > > https://system76.com/desktops/meerkat > > Andy > > -- > Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) > Vice President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) > Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/M2YWJ… >

Sept. 15, 2020

Re: desktop advice

by Andy Stewart

On 9/15/20 7:47 AM, THE HAMMER via WLUG wrote: > I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise me as to > a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a long time since I've > bought new. > > I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music streams > and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a gamer. > > If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os > > Suggestions? > > Ron Hi Ron et al, I have a System76 meerkat with Intel graphics that works very well for me. I use it for general purposes (email, web surfing, occasional Libre Office, etc), but I also hammer on it at times doing lengthy compiles and creating 3 GB ISO files (in 2-3 minutes!!). I'm running a remastered version of Ubuntu 18.04.*. https://system76.com/desktops/meerkat Andy -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Vice President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group

Sept. 15, 2020

Re: desktop advice

by Doug Mildram

Desktops haven't needed to evolve much in the 201x decade. Though I've had my head in the sand as usual, enjoying my 8-15 yr old desktops, 1 older w/ side panel removed, breathing max air at my knees. Sorry for a lack of RECOMMENDATION (maybe Dell Optiplex though), all depends on.... Silly Q's to ask yourself: do I like or dislike SMALL factor w/ half height cards, less air to cool? Do you like the quietest possible chassis or is a little white noise (maybe even blue lights) OK? Can you be happy with a minimal-ish video card, ie FANLESS? (even these can do a lot) And all them audio/video preference details ( HDMI, is that useful? ..........digital optical sound out? Little things... ) and big things like onboard RAID and fitting raid1 or whatever IN your case/chassis, or not. Finally for me, how about: Do you hate being "locked into" a brand/mfgr, even it it just means you shop@Dell when your Dell power supply dies? It's not that wide of a limitation, you can customize most everything else, so I'm ok w/that... What used to matter even in a brick-store-alive world is WHERE(ok, just another mfgr-preference now) YOU BOUGHT IT, which of course matters less to "us" geeky fix-it-yourself types. -doug On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 7:48 AM THE HAMMER via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise me > as to a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a long time > since I've bought new. > > I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music > streams and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a gamer. > > If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os > > Suggestions? > > Ron > > > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/UE5BM… >

Sept. 15, 2020

Re: desktop advice

by Stephen Breaux

I would look into one of the mainstream e-sellers.. Also depends on your location and if you can get to the microcenter in Cambridge.. As you can get a lot of info. Just watch out for the push one or two sales staff. But there you can see and touch the hardware.. Then they will price match alot of places including NewEgg.. The main parts I would make sure is compatibility with the Linux distro you're going to use. On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 8:56 AM Dennis Payne via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > My general response to someone asking about a desktop computer: > > If you aren't gaming or doing something else that requires lots of memory > or graphics support, any modern computer will do what you need. > > I've liked System 76 computers but there insistence on using Nvidia has > decreased my interest. I haven't looked at desktops in a long while so I > can't say I have anyone to recommend. > > On Tue, 2020-09-15 at 11:47 +0000, THE HAMMER via WLUG wrote: > > I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise me > as to a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a long time > since I've bought new. > > I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music > streams and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a gamer. > > If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os > > Suggestions? > > Ron > > -- > > Dennis Payne > dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com > https://social.freegamedev.net/channel/dulsi > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/EA3KP… >

Sept. 15, 2020

Re: desktop advice

by Dennis Payne

My general response to someone asking about a desktop computer: If you aren't gaming or doing something else that requires lots of memory or graphics support, any modern computer will do what you need. I've liked System 76 computers but there insistence on using Nvidia has decreased my interest. I haven't looked at desktops in a long while so I can't say I have anyone to recommend. On Tue, 2020-09-15 at 11:47 +0000, THE HAMMER via WLUG wrote: > I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise > me as to a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a > long time since I've bought new. > > > > > > > > I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music > streams and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a > gamer. > > > > > If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os > > > > > > > > > > Suggestions? > > > > > > > > Ron > > > > -- Dennis Payne dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com https://social.freegamedev.net/channel/dulsi

Sept. 15, 2020

Re: [EXT] desktop advice

by John Eismeier

Ron, I want to try: https://www.pine64.org/pinebook-pro/ my 2017 laptop was ASUS runnig Ubuntu but it was a little more $$$ THE HAMMER via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise me as to a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a long time since I've bought new. > > I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music streams and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a gamer. > > If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os > > Suggestions? > > Ron > > > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwlug.mail… > Change Settings: https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwlug.mail… > Web Forum/Archive: https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwlug.mail… -- John 508.735.3640

Sept. 15, 2020

desktop advice

by THE HAMMER

I want to consider getting a new desktop computer. Can anyone advise me as to a specific model and place to purchase from? It's been a long time since I've bought new. I would be using it mostly for emails, a few general apts (like music streams and libre office), and a bit of amateur coding. I am not a gamer. If it is a windows machine, I'd like to load on a linux based os Suggestions? Ron

Sept. 15, 2020