WOTL: Any thoughts for best desktop value these days?

[Fritz Hudnut]

Nio, et al:

Thanks for the thoughts, even the idea of "work station" as a type of
computer is new to me as an Apple guy . . . .  And, since I spend most of
my time on the Apple User sub-forum, so is the link to Hardware . . . looks
like I have some reading to do.

Thanks,

F

On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 1:10 AM, Nio Wiklund <nio.wiklund at gmail.com> wrote:

> Den 2014-12-23 01:05, Fritz Hudnut skrev:
> > Folks:
> >
> > So far all my computers have been Apple, but with the PPC iMac now at 12
> > years or so old and having an extended "illness" which it may or may not
> > survive . . . I've been considering a new/used desktop to replace it.
> >
> > Since I've been fiddling with linux for a couple of years I have some
> > options that let me avoid windows, and might still open the door for PC
> > options.  But, I don't know or have too much experience on the use of
> > PCs . . . .  Of course the answer will vary depending on who is
> > answering . . . but, any machines that are friendlier to linux . . . and
> > also that, um, might be persuaded to be friends with one of the osx
> > versions??  PS, I know apple doesn't like it's system on non-branded
> > machines . . . .
> >
> > But, main question, any great value machines, primarily of a desktop
> > nature, where it could be possible to add internal HDs without too much
> > trouble, fiddle with components . . . and mainly be able to have a few
> > linux OSs available. . . without spending a whole lot of money???
> >
> > Thanks for any thoughts,
> >
> > F
> >
>
> Hi Fritz,
>
> I think middle-aged Dell, HP or Lenova desktops, or even better:
> work-stations, work well with linux. (Core 2 Duo or newer processor)
> Some of the new computers with UEFI and hybrid graphics can be tricky.
>
> So try to get a good second-hand computer (refurbished or not, you can
> probably refurbish it yourself if necessary).
>
> I think you can browse through the sticky threads at the top of this link
>
> http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=332
>
>
> Best regards
> Nio
>
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