just need something to do light development (docker, python, rust, with an ide). something i can upgrade (ram, ssd minimum). laptop would best, but desktop works too

any protips? thanks!

  • StellarTabi [none/use name]
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    8 months ago

    modern chromebooks are secretly linux under the hood and can run android/linux apps. you could also try remoting into a server for development, like over ssh/vim or via code-server.

    • raven [he/him]
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      8 months ago

      And if you open it up and unplug the battery, then boot off the charger that disables the write protect and you can install actual linux, though a lot of chromebooks have unique hardware that might not be supported, particularly audio IME.

      I used to have a dell chromebook 11, and with bitmap fonts it was actually a pretty slick little computer for <$100.

      • retrieval4558@mander.xyz
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        8 months ago

        HWAT??

        I've got an old one that I am trying that on first thing tomorrow. I assume you can plug the battery back in afterwards?

        • raven [he/him]
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          8 months ago

          Depending on how old it might be another method. Some have a switch somewhere, or a specific screw. Check out mrchromebox's page.

          And yeah you just boot it with the battery disconnected once and it disables the write protect!