Post A4EcL1htEojrXhvc3c by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
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(DIR) Post #A4CFlioIusixUcljE0 by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-12T11:44:57Z
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My 'new' desktop running MXLinux. The iMac is gone. All hardware is either given to me or bought in a thrift shop. I suspect that the Packard Bell S1800 isn't beefy enough but I deal with that should issues arise. So far so good.
(DIR) Post #A4CGfFyHKJTOGauoHQ by fedops@fosstodon.org
2021-02-12T11:54:58Z
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@ericbuijs that looks nice! Enjoy your new rig! 😀
(DIR) Post #A4CGsjcuNd7E0PLY2K by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-12T11:57:25Z
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@fedops Thanks.
(DIR) Post #A4CRfgEqlSafEG4TD6 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-12T13:58:18Z
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@ericbuijs Good for you, Eric! My Samsung laptop is a dual-core AMD with build-in GPU. Not a fast one in my network. When I added an SSD drive, it's performance compared well to my older quad-core workstations and server running mechanical HDDs. If you want to kick that PB into hyperdrive, consider putting in an SSD.MX Linux will do well on 2 cores. If the CPU is less than 10 yrs old, activate the 'ahs' repository, which will give the 5.x kernels and newer system files.
(DIR) Post #A4Cn9Jv0Pdc1jHlPl2 by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-12T17:58:58Z
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@retiredguru SSD are relatively cheap so I could do that. Thanks for the ahs tip I wasn't aware of this. But how does a new kernel benefit a 8 year old PC.
(DIR) Post #A4Cx8lSDY6l2NjfiyW by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-12T19:50:53Z
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@ericbuijs It doesn't necessarily. If you have any newer accessories attached or within the PC, they may benefit from the 5.x series. Added on newer video graphics cards may benefit. If for no other reason than to be sure you have the most bug-free, security patched version.Now, after all that, if your PC is stock and 10 or more years old, try the 4.x series and see how it works for you. You can go either way, keeping the 'ahs' repo active even with the older kernel in use.
(DIR) Post #A4CxIkxqE2qvl4EDho by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-12T19:52:42Z
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@ericbuijs It doesn't necessarily. If you have any newer accessories attached or within the PC, they may benefit from the 5.x series. Added on newer video graphics cards may benefit. If for no other reason than to be sure you have the most bug-free, security patched version.Since your PC is around 8 years old, I'd still go with the 5.x series kernel. You can always switch to the 4.x if you have problems. and keep the 'ahs' repo active, regardless.
(DIR) Post #A4DygCGv9kpIDxqzZY by normandc@fosstodon.org
2021-02-13T07:42:36Z
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@ericbuijs What!?! iMac gone? What did the wife say about that? 😜
(DIR) Post #A4EOZmxiwRYWnZTmjo by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-13T12:32:54Z
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@normandc My wife is still undecided to either sell the Mac or use it herself to browse and edit her photos. She praises the iMac for it's esthetics which is pretty hard to argue against. Any advice is welcome.😅
(DIR) Post #A4EOkOeJg30IZvSZqC by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-13T12:34:54Z
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@normandc It currently stands idle on the attic so there is a window of opportunity here.
(DIR) Post #A4EWb6ETa2NwUFS22i by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T14:02:31Z
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@ericbuijs Why not run a Linux distro on it? And doesn't someone put out a UNIX distro that runs on a Mac? this could be one fun tinker 'puter if you are interested in exploring operating systems. If I had it, that's what I would do.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EXLvP9egq4W1m3E0 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T14:11:17Z
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@ericbuijs A Mac user that knows how to get around the operating system intimately is a better candidate for running GNU/Linux than one who is a well verse in Windows. Many Mac users today are clueless of the sisterhood that exists between the two platforms. Other than the difference in keyboard configuration and lack of BIOS, and with Macs using the Intel CPU, there is no discernible difference in running Linux on a Mac over an IBM compatible.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EcAh4l5bA0f0hKD2 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T15:05:19Z
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@ericbuijs My best recommendation for the Mac, and for your wife: elementary Linux:https://elementary.io/@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EcL1htEojrXhvc3c by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T15:07:11Z
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@ericbuijs I should mention, too, that you don't need to contribute to download elementary Linux. Enter a zero for now. If you like it and want to continue on, you can always go back and contribute. @normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EiaLMx12giaooyOm by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-13T16:17:11Z
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@retiredguru I'll discuss it with my wife. Do you happen to know if it's possible to completely replace OSX on an 2011 iMac or that she'll have to run Elementary in dual boot.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EioFaDKDTyhZejkO by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T16:19:42Z
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@ericbuijs You can kick MacOS X to the curb. You don't need to dual-boot. Check the page on the site that shows you how to install.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4Eix8FhwxTSZXIdma by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T16:21:05Z
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@ericbuijs Also...you should be able to boot to a LIVE disc with elementary, give both of you a chance to test it out before committing to an install.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EjXvIP5Jxd6R6VAO by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T16:27:57Z
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@ericbuijs Just remembered. The last time I ran a Linux distro on an Mac was when I had a 2008 MacBook. Thnat would have been about 5-7 years ago. Completely wiped MacOS X off. No problems. Of course, with more development for the Mac these days, it should be even easier to one up and running with a Linux distro.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EwSg6dQovRwsQd3Q by normandc@fosstodon.org
2021-02-13T18:52:36Z
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@ericbuijsDo you mean that she never operated the iMac before and left the job to you?
(DIR) Post #A4Exnf4OZxCelpwzMu by themactep@fosstodon.org
2021-02-13T19:07:39Z
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@ericbuijs @normandc i converted mine to debian and quite happy with it.
(DIR) Post #A4EyJ1igPwWJzjkc3k by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-13T19:13:06Z
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@normandc That's right. She's actually a Windows user but she loves the looks of the iMac.
(DIR) Post #A4KU4ryFRoewONlwJ6 by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-16T11:03:03Z
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@retiredguru Coming back to Elementary OS. I ran the live disc yesterday and it worked great on the iMac, even wifi worked out of the box. My wife loved how it looked and given the resemblance with OSX it fits with the iMac. So this is going to be the next OS for this machine.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4KohTyaag9iLrcZpQ by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-16T14:54:08Z
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@ericbuijs Good to hear. I thought she would like elementary. The developers' goal is to make the desktop look like MacOS X on Linux. @normandc
(DIR) Post #A4KpHCx5Mc4Dycx9VI by ericbuijs@fosstodon.org
2021-02-16T15:00:28Z
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@retiredguru I see. Even I think it's visually appealing but I'm gonna stick to MX Linux. @normandc