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In general, yes… I used Ubuntu years ago but for almost 10 years now it’s MX Linux (Debian based), only problem I had was on my brand new PC the wifi card was new and not well supported by the kernel, but with new kernel/driver it improved and now I have 0 problem.
For me an SBC is really a PCB with components on it à la RPI, I haven’t see a lot of x86 like that except industrial one and they are $$$.
Have you thought of a beelink mini PC? This one is $149… https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-Lake-N150-Upgraded-Computer-Business/dp/B0F3C6R47G
Have you tried MX Linux? It is based on Debian, they have a distro for RPI, and they have no systemd
I am using Linux since the 90s, used Ubuntu a lot at one time, then started using MX linux, 16.1 iirc was my first install. Then I continue to use it, I have always like Xfce (coming from mwm and such), and no systemd, no snap, no flatpak etc. MX is very stable, use the latest package in .deb format. I am using it for almost 10 years now, 24/7, I am using it as my work PC too.
Windows cannot access EXT4 or BTRFS by default. Also in Linux you can use LUKS to have your partition encrypted, and Windows even with a ext4/btrfs driver will not be able to read your data.
Of course Windows, if infected, could wipe your partition table or things like this.
If you are using encryption now, you do not need to wipe the SSD, after a new install the remaining data on the “disk” will still be encrypted, without the key.
Same, only time we used it is when we needed a script that was running in Windows and Linux, easier to maintain one script that 2 in 2 languages
Well, I used vi a lot, but seriously nano is better especially for beginner.
I also use DoubleCommander instead of midnight one
For the distro try MX Linux, they have a version for latest HW (the AHS version) and a standard version, even a 32bit one. It is based on Debian, always up to date, no complicated systemd, snap, flatpak, etc. It is using Xfce that can easily be setup with a bottom bar with menu, windows button and systray icon like Windows.
yes, you can see a kind of different blue for the sky, this is the boundaries
For your info, it was a kind of “square” picture, I used https://yce.perfectcorp.com/ai-image-extender to extend it left and right, it created new clouds/flowers, not bad
does this work? it’s a 4K wallpaper
EDIT: link https://mega.nz/file/cpUnkLDC#6h8Jjv_3W-L5kOuBi3jZf3Cpm9vH-yv7LHtQEVFM5mw
my desktop is absolutely beautiful :)
MX Linux (Debian based), using it for almost 10 years now (before, it was Ubuntu). Based on Debian, very stable, always up to date for every kernel/apps, use native .deb no snap no flatpak no systemd. Also it is using Xfce by default, the best DE.
I agree, I switched from Ubuntu to MX Linux in 2016 or so, MX is based on Debian, always up to date, just works, Xfce, .deb, no snap, etc
Old guy here too, used un*x before linux existed in the 90s. I still use a Debian based distro (MX) without systemd and no snap/flatpak/whatever. Just build/compile or install .deb and dependencies. Lastly unfortunately I had to install a flatpak to test “deskflow”, the first time I installed one, I feel dirty now :-(
IrAn hAs bAcKwArD mIlItArY cApaBiLiTiEs but can shot down a brand new F35, as a Canadian I cannot wait for Canada to spend 29 billions for like 16 F35 !
I guess nothing is accessible directly
I am using a simple application named “Car Scanner”, on my phone, it connects via bluetooth to the $4 OBD2 dongle, and it works in Android Auto, can display all kind of info on the multimedia screen.
insert xkcd picture about standard