I'm Mintless
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- stephanieswitzer
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I'm Mintless
Sadly my MacMini has given up and with it my mint installation. When I booted-up this morning, nothing happened. No lights, no boot chime, nothing. I hoped it was the SSD, but it turns out the Logic Board is fried. I could install Mint on my iMac 27", but it's pretty much brand new, so I've opted to save up and buy a Mintbox 2 Pro.
Isn't technology wonderful.
Isn't technology wonderful.
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Mac-Mini running Linux Mint 20.3 Cinnamon, Intel© Core™ i5-2415M CPU @ 2.30GHz
MacBookPro9,2 running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 3.20GHz
System76 Galago Pro 4, running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel i5-1021 CPU @ 4.2 Ghz
MacBookPro9,2 running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 3.20GHz
System76 Galago Pro 4, running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel i5-1021 CPU @ 4.2 Ghz
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im sorry to hear that stephanie...you could always opt to find just another computer/laptop etc. at a pawn shop for cheap money...then install mint 19 from there rather than wait...DAMIEN
- JoeFootball
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Eeek. Sorry to hear.stephanieswitzer wrote:... turns out the Logic Board is fried.
Not to dissuade you from doing so, but I know I've acquired several old desktops and laptops from people whose Windows installation became so polluted/corrupted that they just bought another computer. Rather than have make the trip to electronics recycling, they happily just give it to me, where I nuke the hard drive, install Linux Mint, and I've got another speedy machine.stephanieswitzer wrote:... so I've opted to save up and buy a Mintbox 2 Pro.
My point being, ask around, and you may find similar to keep you company while you save up for that MintBox 2 Pro.
Joe
- stephanieswitzer
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Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I'll be off to check out pawn shops, second hand stops and yard sales
Mac-Mini running Linux Mint 20.3 Cinnamon, Intel© Core™ i5-2415M CPU @ 2.30GHz
MacBookPro9,2 running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 3.20GHz
System76 Galago Pro 4, running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel i5-1021 CPU @ 4.2 Ghz
MacBookPro9,2 running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 3.20GHz
System76 Galago Pro 4, running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel i5-1021 CPU @ 4.2 Ghz
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In OZ we have auction houses that sell of redundant govt computers. Sometimes you can get a bargain there, too. Depends upon the day, of course. Occasionally you get idiots paying twice as much for gear that you can buy new for less.
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hi stephanie...make sure during your search that you try to find a computer using at least an i5 or i7 intel core and hopefully at least 4 gigs ram, 8 of course even better...you can find many dell inspiron n5110 series that have a core i5 with 8 gigs that are pre-owned...the only problem i find with them is a crappy keyboard, all i do with them when people just give them to me is plug in a cheap wired or wireless keyboard into the USB port and problem solved...thats my spare computer and its lightening fast...hope this helps in your happy hunting...DAMIEN
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I don't know your budget allowance on this but here are some refurbished somewhere in CA.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/category/l ... efurbished
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/category/l ... efurbished
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- stephanieswitzer
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Just checked eBay and they have some of those Dells at a very cheap price. I'm off to England for a Month or so, so I'll dig into it more when I get back. Thanks for the tip Damien.DAMIEN1307 wrote: ⤴Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:39 pm hi stephanie...make sure during your search that you try to find a computer using at least an i5 or i7 intel core and hopefully at least 4 gigs ram, 8 of course even better...you can find many dell inspiron n5110 series that have a core i5 with 8 gigs that are pre-owned...the only problem i find with them is a crappy keyboard, all i do with them when people just give them to me is plug in a cheap wired or wireless keyboard into the USB port and problem solved...thats my spare computer and its lightening fast...hope this helps in your happy hunting...DAMIEN
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MacBookPro9,2 running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 3.20GHz
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- AZgl1800
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our local city government has an annual auction to sell off surplus equipment, but the laptops are so ancient as to be useless.
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Keep an eye out for X and T series Thinkpads. They do a great job with Linux.
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+1 for thinkpads, you can pick up a t430 here for £150 - £200.
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- AZgl1800
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for myself, it must have a 15+ size screen, and it must have a Full Keyboard complete with the 10 key number pad.
that lets a lot of tiny stuff go bye bye for me.... I looked at the Thinkpads and no thanks.
that lets a lot of tiny stuff go bye bye for me.... I looked at the Thinkpads and no thanks.
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Thinkpads have awesome, some would say the best, keyboards Check out a T520 Thinkpad. My smaller T420 and X220 Thinkpads have the best keyboards I've ever used.
- AZgl1800
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again,,
it is a great business machine, but no 10 key number pad, and I have Large Hands, I need a full size keyboard...
I read that is very fast at bootup in the factory configuration.
Pros /
Fast boot time; Great keyboard; High-resolution display; Extra-long battery life
Cons /
No USB 3.0; Small touchpad; Bulky design
Verdict /
The 15.6-inch Lenovo ThinkPad T520 is a business workhorse, offering solid performance and graphics, excellent battery life, and a great keyboard.
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I use my T430 sat in a docking station attached to a 2560x1080 monitor with a wireless MS natural keyboard and separate wireless numeric keypad. And, as I'm left handed, I can have the number pad to my left!
The T430 has 2 x USB3.
The T430 has 2 x USB3.
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I always swear by Toshibas, never had an a issue with them (apart from wearing them out). I used to think that Thinkpads were the gold standard, but that was back when they were made by IBM. (and, I must admit, I also sold them )
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- stephanieswitzer
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Wow... Some many suggestions. Thanks so much everyone.
Mac-Mini running Linux Mint 20.3 Cinnamon, Intel© Core™ i5-2415M CPU @ 2.30GHz
MacBookPro9,2 running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 3.20GHz
System76 Galago Pro 4, running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel i5-1021 CPU @ 4.2 Ghz
MacBookPro9,2 running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 3.20GHz
System76 Galago Pro 4, running Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3 Intel i5-1021 CPU @ 4.2 Ghz
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You might find a decent one whilst here in England. Depending where you're visiting, there should be plenty of secondhand shops, there are several stores selling used computers quite near me for example. Pawn shops tend to be found mostly in the city centres. Just make sure the PSU will work on 120V 60Hz (most do). See if they'll let you try them out with a USB flash stick loaded with the Mint flavour of your choice.
All but one of my machines are secondhand (or third, fourth even). All work well with an appropriate version & DE of Mint, except the really ancient ones. For those, there's Peppermint, AntiX, Puppy, DSL etc..
All but one of my machines are secondhand (or third, fourth even). All work well with an appropriate version & DE of Mint, except the really ancient ones. For those, there's Peppermint, AntiX, Puppy, DSL etc..
Dell Inspiron 1525 - LM17.3 CE 64-------------------Lenovo T440 - Manjaro KDE with Mint VMs
Toshiba NB250 - Manjaro KDE------------------------Acer Aspire One D255E - LM21.3 Xfce
Acer Aspire E11 ES1-111M - LM18.2 KDE 64 ----… Two ROMS don't make a WRITE …
Toshiba NB250 - Manjaro KDE------------------------Acer Aspire One D255E - LM21.3 Xfce
Acer Aspire E11 ES1-111M - LM18.2 KDE 64 ----… Two ROMS don't make a WRITE …
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hi stephanie...i dont suppose that you are going to be anywhere near St Austell, Cornwall when in "olde Blighty"?...DAMIEN