[LUNA] $240 laptop

[Paul Hosler]

I have a cheap Chromebook. Don't go that route if you're really just
wanting to run Linux. Sure chrome is is basically Linux but if you are
wanting more out of it you have to use a program called crouton to install
Linux proper into a chroot. Sounds good right? Well it's slow as heck and
still somewhat limited. Get a real laptop. There are other issues with the
Chromebook route but I won't get into all of that unless you really and
truly want all the boring details.
On Nov 14, 2014 8:38 PM, "Allen Krell" <allen.krell at gmail.com> wrote:

> Looking for opinions.  Let's say I want a lightweight/low cost laptop to
> put linux on.  I am willing to go with a Celeron processor, which seems to
> put me in the $200-$249 range.  There seems to be two general options.  1)
> Buy a chromebook with 16GB solid state drive or 2) Buy a low end
> dell/asus/toshiba laptop with Windows 8 and 500gb drive then wipe it to put
> Linux on it.
>
> What do you think?  Other options at that price point?
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