Hi, I'm looking for an easy-to-buy Mini PC that supports Coreboot, works with Qubes/Whonix, and lets you disable Intel ME. It should also have support for 16GB of RAM, upgradable to 32GB.

Hello Reddit.

I've been scratching my head with a network issue I've been having after buying a new motherboard. I'm running asrock b650i lightning wifi, which has a Realtek RTL8125 (rev 05) on arch (kernel 6.8.5) and I've been having some issue with it disconnecting from network maybe 1-2 per day.

This is what I get in dmesg: https://pastebin.com/dXv7U39j

I've tried with 3 different cables in 2 different ports on my switch and no other devices on my network has this issue.

Is this a driver issue or hardware issue? I've found some posts on google that indicate that the Realtek drivers are not really perfect.

Thanks in advance!

Hello, I'm currently using a raspberry pi 3b+ to handle a sms server, with usb modems.

It works more or less stable, yet I had to replace the charger a couple of times and the microsd even more times. Even now I'm having I/O errors again, so I need to change it again, and I'm just tired of this.

So I'm thinkin on replacing the raspberry for something more robust and stable, but currently the server never exceeds 20% of CPU usage, so I don't need anything overkill for this.

I'm considering some mini pcs from aliexpress (I don't need a full-size case as I don't have much space), but there are many options, so I don't know what could be better, so far I've been using some tested debian images for raspberry pi, and worked fine. But as I said, I want to improve. Yet I don't want to spend more than 100-150 bucks on this as I don't even need graphics. I can handle everything through ssh. But what I really need is a good chipset that can handle a lot of usbs, so when I plug more than 20 modems with usb hubs, it doesn't collapse or suffers any bottleneck.

I saw this https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805048523628.html

But in Amazon found this https://www.amazon.com/Bmax-B1-Pro-Fanless-Computer/dp/B0CJBST7XQ

And there's some others with better specs for like 50 more bucks, which is ok for me.

But it only has 2 or 3 USB 3.0, which allows me to max 60 to 90 modems in the future, with a powered industrial usb hub, that's enough for me but I'm not sure if it would really work.

What do you think? thanks for any help!

Hi! I am thinking about buying an ARM based laptop as a daily driver to which I will install a GNU/Linux distro. I am thinking about buying Lenovo Thinkpad X13S but would like to hear other alternatives. What comes to your mind?

I am going to college this year and i want to buy a laptop and I am confused between

Lenevo IdeaPad gaming 3 - Intel Core i5-11320H 16GB/512GB SSD NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB Price - 54k inr

And lenevo ThinkPad e14 gen 5 - Ryzen 5 7530U 16GB RAM/512GB SSD Price - 56k inr

I will be using it for programming. If there are other options please recommend those too.

I was looking at the Framework 16 for the last couple years of college as my main computer for my CS degree and light gaming. The reviews have been mixed though and I'm curious if anyone can speak on the build quality. I've heard some horror stories.

What are some other well build laptops to look into if the Framework turns out to not have a great build?

Couldn't get any traction in buildapc, probably because its not an AMD system, nor for gaming...

Build:

12900K

ASUS Z790-P PRIME WIFI

32gb DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL32

SATA: 1TB SSD boot, root, home, blah blah

M.2 4.0x4 Samsung 980 Pro 1TB (database data) sql & mongo db's

Lian Li 011 Mini Tower case

Corsair 750watt Power Supply (gold +80, modular, ATX 3.0)

Kraken 280mm All in One Liquid CPU Cooling Kit

Price is about $900usd with a microcenter bundle. I've never used an ASUS motherboard and so have some concerns about Linux compatibility. MSI's have been fine. A little concerned about using a 280mm aio, but I may just tame it with PL1/PL2 caps assuming the motherboard has those options (thus more concern). Main use is as a light workstation, and heavy database loads (scale, millions of records to query and process) locally in my home "cluster" for lack of a better word (7 systems).

Any thoughts or concerns before I go nuts? An intel core 2 duo seriously needs retirement..

I am looking for an external CD/DVD drive without drivers, plug and play 100% under GNU/Linux, which model do you recommend ?

Hi! I'm new here in the Linux community.

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Today the laptop mentioned in the title (core i9 13th) will arrive.

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I checked before in the Linux Hardware Database the compatibility of that laptop with Ubuntu, but the closest I found was Fedora.

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But I would like to know if someone here in this community has tried this model with Ubuntu 22.04.4 or latter, and what was/is your experience.

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I'll try it, and if it has problems I will return it and opt for the HP ZBook Firefly G10, that is my second option.

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Thanks!

Update in the comments.

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I wan to buy the ThinkPad T14s AMD G4 but it has a Qualcomm Wifi NFA725A soldered in. I've heard mixed reports about this working with Linux. I'll be installing Fedora (but may checkout EndeavourOS). What is your experience with this chip if you have it?

I am using linux on a second-hand surface pro 6. Most things work and was pretty happy with it.

It's showing its age and now I'm looking for an upgrade.

I think I need touch screen and pen support just like the surface, but it doesn't have to be a 2-in-one.

Should I get a newer surface model? I heard they have worse linux support.

Any suggestions?

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: max 1200€, preferably less
• Are you open to refurbs/used? sure, but needs to be dependable, and need fairly exact advise on what to look for or what to choose
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? don't need/want touchpad, 2-in-1, etc. performance and battery are pretty important, build quality too, performance (and battery) trump form factor
• How important is weight and thinness to you? not that important, though preferably not a brick, as I do travel
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. really want 15.6 in display
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. occasional GIMP (and similar), and light gaming, though I adapt the gaming to what the hardware does, not the other way around
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? see above
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? I do a lot of typing for my academic work so keyboard and touchpad are important. don't want a finger-print reader or optical drives
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I've been thinking of an InfinityBook S15 from Tuxedocomputers: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/TUXEDO-InfinityBook-S-15-Gen8.tuxedo

Tuxedocomputers has a bunch of good reviews but I can't find much negative about them, so I'm not sure if those reviews are all sponsored.

Linux users almost invariably recommend a used Thinkpad. But I'm I'm not sure how to make sure I'm getting a good used one.

Also open to new thinkpads

Thanks :)

I'm looking to upgrade my ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 Intel. Those of you that have the T14s Gen 4 AMD, how do you like it? How is the Qualcomm WiFi card? I'm considering getting these specs:

• AMD Ryzen Pro 7840U
• 32GB RAM
• 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS,400 nits screen I was thinking about the 2.2k display but it's only 300 nits and not sure if that would be bright enough.

I considered the 2.2k screen, but it's only 300 nits and not sure if that would be bright enough. Anyone have this screen? I don't want the OLED screen.

I'll be using Fedora Linux on this laptop (I might give EndeavourOS a try).

I might install a Samsung 990 Pro NVME 2TB.

Hi!
So I've tried installing Linux on MBA but it keeps freezing. Here are some things I noticed and tried:

• I've tried several different distros (debian, zorin, lubuntu and fedora)
• it always freezes, even when idle in the live enviroment
• the time before it freezes varies even when using the same distro
• it doesn't seem to be a hardware-issue
  • I tried running Mac OS to see if it happens there too - it doesn't
  • fan and temperatures are normal
  • tried both USB ports
  • tried different thumbdrives of varying sizes
  • tried etcher and fedora media write tool
  • tried different ssd
  • tried adding "nomodeset" as a guide on macworld suggested

i've been googling for a bit but I couldn't find someone who had the same issue.
so maybe someone around here can help me out?
thanks ♥️

Could you describe

• which model?
• how is the latency? have you tried gaming?
• is multipoint mode experience good?

Lenovo yoga slim 7 pro: Intel core i5 1240p 12c 16t base 1.7ghz - boost 4.4 ghz Intel iris xe graphics 14" 2k ips 90hz 512 gb ssd 16gb ram lpddr5

Or

Lenovo yoga slim 7 carbon: Amd ryzen 5 5600u Integrated amd radeon graphics 16 gb soldered lpddr4x 512 ssd 2.8k oled 14"

Will be used for programming (if you have other latop recommendations it would be gladly be useful)

So I bought a keyboard with US international keyboard layout, I find useful to tpye á , é , ó by pressing alt gr + a / e / o

however when I need to type an apostrophe I need to press the key ´ + space to get '

Is it possible to disable this ' dead key somehow so when I press ´ I just get this ' ?

I am using Fedora

I have been searching for a good laptop for a while and the lenovo Ideapad Slim 5( Intel Core Ultra 5 125H) caught my attention, I am wondering if anyone has tried installing Linux on it.

I need it for university work, I am studying engineering.

I just installed ubuntu 23.10 on my thinkpad L13. It works fine on my laptop monitor. But when I connect an HDMI cable to my other monitor, then the screen flickers on the laptop and nothing shows on the other monitor

I know it can't be the problem with the other monitor as I bought it brand new last week, and the cable works fine on this same laptop when I run in windows, and it works fine on other laptops with windows/mac

I already installed the driver with sudo apt install nvidia-driver-535 nvidia-dkms-535 and rebooted, but that didn't help

This laptop uses an intel Alder Lake-UP3 GT2

I also tried editing etc/default/grub by adding 'nomodeset' or 'radeon.modeset=0' within the quotation marks in the line GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT but that didn't help either

can anyone help?

Thinking of buying a thinkpad. I plan to use Wayland on it. I couldn’t find good information about how good intel drivers are. I know amd is great but the choice of amd thinkpads isn’t great here. Wanted to ask if buying an intel thinkpad is a good option.

I am a Freshman in Computer Science. I need a laptop to program, take notes in class (so need a decent battery), media consumption and listening to music. I don't play games, but I use Spicetify which is a demanding mod client and sometimes gives even my current laptop (MacBook Pro M1) a hard time with frame drops and lags on battery usage. I plan on using either Arch or NixOS on my next laptop and am confused whether I should go for the powerful SoC on the Strix or the better display and battery on the Zenbook.

Pls advise.

I have this hub and tried to use it with my work Ubuntu.

For some reason the HDMI port in it works fine, but the 2 USB-A ports don't (could not see my usb drives that is).

Any ideas why?

Hello!

Thinking of getting this laptop. It comes with a i9 14900HX and a GeForce RTX 4090.

Does anyone know, in general, the hardware compatibility with latest Ubuntu (24.04) kernels?

I’m also considering Legion pro 7i gen 9.

Sorry for the typo in the title. I just realized the pro 9i is not a thing.

Thank you!

Have a spare 12900K and 64GB 5200Mhz Corsair Dom Platinum's that I am looking to turn into a server for homelab use. Preferably XCP-ng or proxmox. Can't afford to spend $600+ on a LGA1700 Server board right now, so just am looking for a cheap motherboard that would have support for using the system as a linux based server. I've had issue's trying to use this current Asus Z690 Maximus Extreme board with Ubuntu and really not trying to deal with another system like my MSI-GS66-10SF Laptop that currently has proxmox on it just as something to use it for right now but seems to have nothing but problems. Don't want to purchase a board that ends up in a similar circumstance with linux.

Any recommendations? or is this something I even need to worry about? Basically just trying to purchase as cheap a motherboard as possible to have these parts not sitting on a shelf any longer. But want something that someone, knows will works out of the box or with minimal extra messing around.

Go for a ryzen 5000 series CPU or an Intel CPU (any).

Only the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro headphones are not saved after restarting Linux. Other Bluetooth headphones remain registered in Bluetooth device management after restart. If anyone knows anything about this, please help. Thanks.

Hi everyone, I wanted to take some advice on what GPU I should pair with my current build, can you plase help me?

Processor: Ryzen 7 5700G
Mainboard: Asrock x570 Pro 4
RAM: 2 x 16GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR4 - 3200MHz (32GB total)
SSD: 1 x Kingston NV1 512GB M.2 2280 NVME PCIE -GEN 3.0 X4
PSU: Aerocool 850w Gold, 80 Plus Gold Modular
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM Sata3 6GB/s
OS: Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS

My options so far are RX 7800 XT and RX 6800 XT. My current OS is Ubuntu as I work as a software developer and need some native apps. So far I've played some indie games to not force the GPU but Steam froze or crash a lot.

I want to have a dual boot rig so I don't have problems with some games only running on Windows. Do I need another SSD for this config?

Some games I want to run with a dedicated GPU:
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Elden Ring
- Dragon Ball Z Kakarot
- Lies of P
- Ghost of Tsushima (coming next month)

Thank you in advance!