I’m on the market to buy a new laptop, and Lemmy has successfully coaxed and goaded me to give Linux a serious try.

I’ve never used *nix as my personal OS.

Which hardware/laptop do you recommend? And which OS to pair it with for a Linux newbie?

I’m a software engineer, and quit my job to pursue an MSc in AI. So my uses will be:

  • programming
  • study
  • browsing lemmy
  • gaming
  • @GorgeousDumpsterFire
    6•9 months ago

    I have a “typical” set of ports (2x USB-C, HDMI, USB-A) that’s on my laptop most of the time. I also have the 2.5GbE adapter that I use occasionally.

    • dave@hal9000
      2•9 months ago

      I assume for charging you have to have the USB C one, and have it on a specific slot?

      • @GorgeousDumpsterFire
        3•9 months ago

        I can’t speak for all of the models, but my AMD Framework 13 can charge on any slot. I really like being able to charge from either side of my laptop.

        • dave@hal9000
          3•9 months ago

          That’s actually nice little bonus!