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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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(A better) Linux on Chromebook? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 days ago by Demonmariner@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I bought an old HP chromebook cheap on ebay that came with Zorin OS installed. It isn't much, but just about manages to do what I need. The trouble is, Zorin seems kind of bloated and the Chromebook hasn't got much memory. I don't even have enough space to install updates.

I'm comfortable with running a pared-down OS that might be a better fit for a tired old Chromebook. What might work better than Zorin?

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[–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 days ago

I am going to try something else completely. I dont know if it will work.

The Plan: A thin client that connects to an always on RDP session either on a real computer or my servers virtual one.

Alpine Linux in Diskless mode, Xorg, Freedrp

No desktop environment, no window manager. Everything loads into ram.

A project for the weekend, curious how it will go.

Issues that need to be addressed:

suspend when lid closed will have to be added manually. RDP probably should drop or ask for a password at each wake up if the laptop leaves the house. When remote I guess tailscale or similar will have to be implemented.