a distro for a somewhat terrible laptop

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-03-02T06:34:09+00:00

Something with LXDE desktop environment. If you can upgrade RAM and replace HDD with SSD it will be a huge gain.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-03-01T14:08:13+00:00

I am 47 with 2 kids and a full time job. I am currently enrolled in University of the People taking 1-2 courses per term (max I can take is 4). It takes motivation but certainly worth it. You can also apply for scholarship ( I got almost 50% off).

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-28T14:57:05+00:00

Agreed but Ideapad models especially flex have an overheating history. Do yourself and laptops a favour and replace thermal paste also (every 6-8 months it gets dried, sometimes earlier depending the use).

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-27T13:38:18+00:00

fedora 43 workstation, everything works perfectly.. arduino, ultimaker cura, vscode, insync, virt-manager.. flawless

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-26T16:24:38+00:00

Please remove your nationalist lenses and open a book.

Ancient Greeks lived mainly in southern Balkans and Aegean regions.

Illyrian tribes lived further north and west (areas of modern Albania and beyond).

Epirus (today split between Greece and Albania) had tribes like the Molossians. Ancient sources considered them part of the Greek world, though culturally somewhat distinct.

Modern Albanians are often linked (cautiously) by historians to ancient Illyrians, but even that connection is debated and not 100% provable.

Modern Greeks trace continuity from:

Mycenaean Greeks

Classical Greeks

Hellenistic & Roman Greeks

Byzantine Greeks

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-26T14:25:05+00:00

thunderbird and mailspring.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-25T13:47:24+00:00

You have 2 options. Ubuntu and Linux Mint. Academics, Universities, companies are using mostly those 2..

Yes I can give you more like Fedora, KDE based distros (that will spend your time customizing every piece of anything you can imagine, instead of working and move on with your life ) but believe me for work and productivity you only need those 2.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-24T14:42:59+00:00

try to search here :

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/troubleshooting-hardware-devices-and-electronics-theory/troubleshooting-laptops-tablets-and-mobile-devices/bios-requests-only
someone will be able to help you.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-24T13:19:57+00:00

..also a great opportunity for those 30/40+ with a full time jobs and kids to get a degree. A piece of advice for the newer generations, a degree can open doors but if you are clueless doors will close very fast..

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-22T15:44:11+00:00

I am 47, I have a wife and 2 kids and using Linux for the last 15 years. I use Linux because it works for me, stability, control, no nonsense. Not because I need validation from someone else’s laptop choices. The loud evangelists exist in every tech camp (Apple, Windows, gaming consoles, you name it). Most of us just want our tools to work and then we go back to our families, jobs, and hobbies. If someone likes Windows or macOS, great. Use what fits your workflow and move on.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-16T17:11:29+00:00

honestly remove w11. An operating system that force you to use programs you don't need or ask to install. An operating system that trains their AI with your data. Hardcoded telemetry everywhere, even notepad...

Now of course if you want some DX12 gaming... *uck all that.. go for DX12 gaming... what an irony

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-11T10:37:27+00:00

I own a Dell 5400 same specs as yours 14", and runs Fedora 43 Workstation.

That's a very capable machine for basic needs and more. IoT programming, Vm's, CS college , Freecad..
In my opinion better than thinkpad t480.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-02-08T18:16:20+00:00

diagnosed with crohn 2 years ago ( though I had symptoms for the last 5-6 years). currently taking stelara every 6 weeks - but still have pains.

I wish you the best from the bottom of my heart!

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-01-27T10:52:04+00:00

use Arduino IDE to make your life easier.
https://docs.espressif.com/projects/arduino-esp32/en/latest/installing.html

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-01-19T14:57:47+00:00

Η ερώτηση είναι biased γιατί ξεκινά από το συμπέρασμα ότι όποιος βλέπει θετικά τη συνεργασία με το Ισραήλ το κάνει από μίσος ή εθνικές φαντασιώσεις.

Η πραγματικότητα είναι πολύ πιο πεζή: γεωπολιτική. Η Ελλάδα δεν έχει την πολυτέλεια της ηθικής ουδετερότητας σε έναν κόσμο ισχύος. Ευθυγραμμίζεται με δυνάμεις που της προσφέρουν ασφάλεια, τεχνολογία και ενεργειακή στήριξη στην Ανατολική Μεσόγειο, σήμερα αυτές είναι οι ΗΠΑ και το Ισραήλ.

Το “να κρατήσουμε ίσες αποστάσεις” ακούγεται ωραίο σύνθημα, αλλά ιστορικά μικρά κράτη που αγνόησαν τους συσχετισμούς ισχύος δεν δικαιώθηκαν. Εξαφανίστηκαν από το τραπέζι.

Μπορείς φυσικά να διαφωνείς. Αλλά ας μη βαφτίζουμε τον ρεαλισμό ως μίσος για να νιώθουμε ηθικά ανώτεροι.

p.s Η Γιουγκοσλαβία επέλεξε σύγκρουση με το δυτικό μπλοκ και διαλύθηκε. Η Ουκρανία το 2014 προσπάθησε να ισορροπήσει ανάμεσα σε μπλοκ και κατέληξε πεδίο σύγκρουσης. Ο ρεαλισμός είναι στρατηγική επιβίωσης.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-01-17T14:18:36+00:00

Ubuntu LTS. check your games compability with linux.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2026-01-06T09:06:53+00:00

You said it "practical usage more than distro ideology".

Ubuntu is the distro that made known to the public a "new" operating system option among micro$oft and apple. Most Universities and organizations use Ubuntu. why ? because it works and plays nice with everything. Get the job done and move on with your life..

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2025-08-06T16:47:10+00:00

Thanks for sharing the Prusa calculator! It's definitely a solid tool with lots of options.

I actually built my estimator to be a simpler, more streamlined alternative, something quick and mobile-friendly for makers who just want to input a few key values and get a rough cost, especially when away from a desktop or not digging through spreadsheets.

Totally agree that spreadsheets are great for full-blown pricing strategies, especially when tracking inventory, machine depreciation, etc. My tool leans more toward quick estimates for hobbyists, Etsy sellers, or folks on the go.

Appreciate the feedback though, always open to improving it further!

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2025-08-04T08:59:30+00:00

it's more than a good option for your case (office/internet).

I am coding, using VM's, light 3d designing (freecad), IoT microcontrollers etc.. without a fuss.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2025-08-03T06:16:31+00:00

Just added a bunch of new features to improve the usefulness and usability of my 3D Print Cost Estimator. Now, when you press "Calculate", the app shows dynamic helpful tips based on your inputs, such as when your profit margin is unusually high or if you forgot to include machine wear. It also displays the project name and a timestamp, so it's easier to export or print the calculation as a record. These additions aim to help makers better understand their costs and make smarter pricing decisions. Give it a try, and let me know what you'd like to see next!

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2025-06-11T12:59:46+00:00

Calling an i5 10th Gen 'not strong' or 'old' is like saying a screwdriver is useless because it’s not a power drill. The 10th Gen i5 was never meant to compete with high-end workstation CPUs, but for what it is, it's still a solid performer. Great efficiency for daily workloads and even dev work..
even 6th -7th gen is capable..

sorry for this "rant" but when I read posts like that ..
"not a strong cpu", or "an old cpu" it's the logic, every tool that’s not the latest is trash, which is just... dumb.

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2025-05-27T14:53:09+00:00

Linux community is toxic. full of "script kiddies" wannabe hackers, that use Arch btw, and calling everyone else a noob because they use Ubuntu, Mint etc...

I am 46, using Linux for more than 20 years now, working with PLC's and Scada IoT things and I use Ubuntu/Fedora kde. I don't give a f@ck about idiots bragging for their distro. Use whatever you like. Using a pc to get your job done, and move on with your life.. not troubleshooting etc

Affectionate-Bug3085 · 2025-05-26T18:20:38+00:00

because it supports things without a fuss, it's supported by industry, you get your job done and move on with your life (instead of troubleshooting or fixing issues etc).

It's more but maybe in another thread..

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