should i build a pc? whats best for Linux Lite 2.0?

[rokytnji]

http://www.computershopper.com/feature/b...c/(page)/1

Just some generic info since I last posted in case you decide to tear down a old one and put new gear in it.

Posted from my 110 buck Acer C710 dual core intel, 4gig ram, ChromeOS, 11 incher chromebook.
Not real Linux friendly (touchpad and graphics drivers are kernel 3.17 on up and must be configured
for this netbook for certain things to work) Bohdi made a kernel for the c720 but Jeff left Bohdi, so I am not real interested in replacing the default chromeos system on here. I can be patient for a OOTB working iso
later on down the line. Too many hoops to jump through on these proprietary chromebooks presently
with developer mode and poor instructions that vary from chromebook model to chromebook model.
Using crouton for Linux Lite I have never heard mentioned as possible either. Or that the 3.17 kernel version of LL2.0 will handle this netbook anyway with all its ports.


I paid less for this refurbished Acer C710 that plays movies off of SD card to my big screen TV via hdmi
than you will invest in rebuilding your gear. Bad news is. I found this one on ebay when Acer had them cheap. It was a open box return/refurbished unit for 99 bucks and after TX sales tax was when the 110 bucks kicked in.

So you might rethink a little on what to spend money on and what to not spend money on.
Especially if money is tight.

My XP SP3 HP A350N photo in the 1st page of the LL2.2 thread came free. (inxi report on specs)
So did my Dell E5500 dual core laptop with 2 gig of ram and XP.
I spent 10 bucks on the HP for a 2 gig ram upgrade to bump it to 2.5 gigs. I could make it 4 gig and toss the 2 256MB sticks in it but no hurry yet as I have lots of gear.
My gear came semi free as they were given as barter for some scooter work I did. Along with 30 packs of beer. I came out ahead because of my motorcycle knowledge so the computers are considered free by me.

Code:

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6158.70.0 (Official Build) stable-channel parrot_ivb
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uname
Linux localhost 3.8.11 #1 SMP Tue Oct 21 08:23:11 PDT 2014 x86_64 Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 1007U @ 1.50GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux

Not bad for a 11 inch netbook that boots in seconds and plays movies on the big screen tv via sd card and hdmi. PS. No 3.0 speeds on the sd card slot.