cheapest new computer running linux <$500
just need something to do light development (docker, python, rust, with an ide). something i can upgrade (ram, ssd minimum). laptop would best, but desktop works too
any protips? thanks!
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modern chromebooks are secretly linux under the hood and can run android/linux apps. you could also try remoting into a server for development, like over ssh/vim or via code-server.
And if you open it up and unplug the battery, then boot off the charger that disables the write protect and you can install actual linux, though a lot of chromebooks have unique hardware that might not be supported, particularly audio IME.
I used to have a dell chromebook 11, and with bitmap fonts it was actually a pretty slick little computer for <$100.
HWAT??
I've got an old one that I am trying that on first thing tomorrow. I assume you can plug the battery back in afterwards?
Depending on how old it might be another method. Some have a switch somewhere, or a specific screw. Check out mrchromebox's page.
And yeah you just boot it with the battery disconnected once and it disables the write protect!
It depends on the model
Yeah, did some research and it ended up being a screw that needed removed. Regardless, I didn't know this was possible at all so I'm quite happy