Hello. I bought a new computer recently, and the computer I’m replacing is still good, but it only works as a tablet now. I’m considering putting Linux on it, but would it be worth it or should I get rid of my old computer? Thanks!

  • sinewyshadow@lemmy.mlOP
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    1 year ago

    It’s a Lenovo 2 in 1, 256gb hard drive, windows 11. I’d be using for browsing, media. I’d be using my newer computer more but the old computer would be a backup. I’d mostly use it to try out Linux distro.

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      1 year ago

      Unfortunately this type of computer (2 in 1, x86 tablets, etc.) has generally very limited IO and a strange BIOS configuration (32-bit UEFI) that makes installing Linux difficult than on a normal laptop (not impossible though).

      You will need to provide us with the exact model you have in order to know exactly what’s ahead of you.