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Brickwizard, Thank you for the extensive answers. The ROT on turn around times is good info and I will seek out the repositories when it comes time to seek out drivers. My sights have always been set on a deep understanding Linux and all the Distros, but life has always gotten in the way. As...

Wiz, I remember the first time that I realized that the Dell Business Laptop ”refurbished“ category from my preferred vendor was a mix of not only off-lease computers but included some units that were in practically brand new condition. Also now glad to hear from all of you folks on the forum...

I agree that from a Linux bare metal perspective I wouldn't need this machine as I already have a handful of older laptops. I would be buying refurbished at a really good price, however, and may use this laptop to bring myself up to speed running Virtual Machines. Also will be potentially...

Brickwizard, Thanks for the Info! I should be good figuring out what drivers are needed. I pretty much understand that IT "validation" is always like urinating in a boot while the boot is oscillating in multiple directions and changing velocities!

G'day Chris, Nice succinct article! I gave it a cursory look and will have to circle back and give it a more thorough look when I get a chance. I'm in Cincinnati, Oh in the US and think I posted my first thread just about 4am as I couldn't sleep. Seems like I caught the attention of the other...

Thanks for the reply! I noted the Ubuntu compliance early on but wasn't sure of cross distribution compliancy.

I am a retired IT professional with a comp sci degree with over 40 years of experience on over 15 different platforms including MVS/OS390, Aix, DEC, EMC Celerra which is an DEC Ultrix System on the back end, SAN, Disaster Recovery, Networking, etc My resume goes on forever but my experience with...

Hello, I’ve dabbled with Linux over a couple of decades but nowhere near an expert. I’ve always installed on old hardware which was no big deal in the past if it didn’t work. Thinking of buying a new refurbished Dell Lattitude 5431 for the sole purpose of installing Kali Linux (Debian variant)...