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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

Re: Thanks everybody, last nights virtual meeting was great!

by Mher Mnatsakanyan

What a handful of information in two emails. Thank you very much. Well a lot to check and learn. In any case, I am preparing myself for the RHCSA exam this December. The more Linux staff the better it is for me. Respectfully, Mher Mnatsakanyan On Sat, 12 Sep 2020 at 21:22, Jon "maddog" Hall via WLUG < wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > Mher, > > Another way you can "sharpen your skills" is to check out the objectives > of the Linux Professional Institute's LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 tests (lpi.org) > > https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/lpic-1-overview > > https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/lpic-2-overview > > Although we do list training partners and offer some training materials, > we do not do training ourselves, only certifications. We have 180,000 > certified people in over 180 countries. > > If you look through our objectives for each level and you can honestly say > that you can do each objective, then you have the skills that many > companies want. If you get to some of the objectives and say "I do not > know how to do that", then you can spend some of your time looking it up > and practicing so when you go for that interview and are asked about it you > can tell them with confidence that you can do it. > > For full disclosure, I am the Board Chair of LPI. > > Good luck in your job hunt. > > maddog > > On Sat, Sep 12, 2020 at 8:45 PM Aljerin Butler,Jr. via WLUG < > wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > >> Hello Mher, >> >> Perhaps you can start here >> <https://www.indeed.com/q-Linux-System-Administrator-Work-From-Home-jobs.html> >> to look for a Linux sysadmin position. If you want to do a wider search, >> perhaps this >> <http://customdesktopsolutions.mywebcommunity.org/index.php/linux-system-adm…> >> is more helpful. >> If you want to take advantage of your time at home here is where you can >> strengthen your skills >> <http://customdesktopsolutions.mywebcommunity.org/index.php/linux-system-adm…> >> . >> >> Hope this helps, >> Al Butler >> Custom Desktop Solutions >> <http://customdesktopsolutions.mywebcommunity.org/> >> >> >> >> >> On Saturday, September 12, 2020, 10:46:40 AM EDT, Mher Mnatsakanyan via >> WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: >> >> >> Hello everyone. >> >> Zori told me that you guys had another wonderful WLUG meeting yesterday. >> I wish I could also make it to the WLUG meeting yesterday. >> >> It's been over three months now that I was among the 250 people (1/3 of >> the company) that got laid off because of COVID19 crisis from Bullhorn. I >> was one of their Linux Sys Admins. >> >> If any of you guys know of any entry level Sysadmin positions locally. >> Please keep me in mind if something pops up. >> >> I really appreciate it. >> >> Hope to see you at next month's meeting. >> >> Respectfully, >> Mher Mnatsakanyan >> >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, 11 Sep 2020 at 16:22, John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> >> wrote: >> >> >> I wish I had know about the meeting, I would have loved to join. >> Silly me for not checking the website at least. >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/N55FK… >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ANJ2C… >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/RIXNO… >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/MR3MO… >

Sept. 13, 2020

Re: Thanks everybody, last nights virtual meeting was great!

by Jon "maddog" Hall

Mher, Another way you can "sharpen your skills" is to check out the objectives of the Linux Professional Institute's LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 tests (lpi.org) https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/lpic-1-overview https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/lpic-2-overview Although we do list training partners and offer some training materials, we do not do training ourselves, only certifications. We have 180,000 certified people in over 180 countries. If you look through our objectives for each level and you can honestly say that you can do each objective, then you have the skills that many companies want. If you get to some of the objectives and say "I do not know how to do that", then you can spend some of your time looking it up and practicing so when you go for that interview and are asked about it you can tell them with confidence that you can do it. For full disclosure, I am the Board Chair of LPI. Good luck in your job hunt. maddog On Sat, Sep 12, 2020 at 8:45 PM Aljerin Butler,Jr. via WLUG < wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > Hello Mher, > > Perhaps you can start here > <https://www.indeed.com/q-Linux-System-Administrator-Work-From-Home-jobs.html> > to look for a Linux sysadmin position. If you want to do a wider search, > perhaps this > <http://customdesktopsolutions.mywebcommunity.org/index.php/linux-system-adm…> > is more helpful. > If you want to take advantage of your time at home here is where you can > strengthen your skills > <http://customdesktopsolutions.mywebcommunity.org/index.php/linux-system-adm…> > . > > Hope this helps, > Al Butler > Custom Desktop Solutions > <http://customdesktopsolutions.mywebcommunity.org/> > > > > > On Saturday, September 12, 2020, 10:46:40 AM EDT, Mher Mnatsakanyan via > WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > > > Hello everyone. > > Zori told me that you guys had another wonderful WLUG meeting yesterday. I > wish I could also make it to the WLUG meeting yesterday. > > It's been over three months now that I was among the 250 people (1/3 of > the company) that got laid off because of COVID19 crisis from Bullhorn. I > was one of their Linux Sys Admins. > > If any of you guys know of any entry level Sysadmin positions locally. > Please keep me in mind if something pops up. > > I really appreciate it. > > Hope to see you at next month's meeting. > > Respectfully, > Mher Mnatsakanyan > > > > > > On Fri, 11 Sep 2020 at 16:22, John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> > wrote: > > > I wish I had know about the meeting, I would have loved to join. > Silly me for not checking the website at least. > _______________________________________________ > 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/N55FK… > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ANJ2C… > _______________________________________________ > 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/RIXNO… >

Sept. 13, 2020

Re: Thanks everybody, last nights virtual meeting was great!

by Aljerin Butler,Jr.

Hello Mher, Perhaps you can start here to look for a Linux sysadmin position. If you want to do a wider search, perhaps this is more helpful. If you want to take advantage of your time at home here is where you can strengthen your skills. Hope this helps,Al Butler Custom Desktop Solutions On Saturday, September 12, 2020, 10:46:40 AM EDT, Mher Mnatsakanyan via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: Hello everyone. Zori told me that you guys had another wonderful WLUG meeting yesterday. I wish I could also make it to the WLUG meeting yesterday. It's been over three months now that I was among the 250 people (1/3 of the company) that got laid off because of COVID19 crisis from Bullhorn. I was one of their Linux Sys Admins. If any of you guys know of any entry level Sysadmin positions locally. Please keep me in mind if something pops up. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you at next month's meeting. Respectfully,Mher Mnatsakanyan On Fri, 11 Sep 2020 at 16:22, John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: I wish I had know about the meeting, I would have loved to join. Silly me for not checking the website at least. _______________________________________________ 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/N55FK… _______________________________________________ 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/ANJ2C…

Sept. 13, 2020