Well, it finally happen, I installed Linux on an unused laptop that still has pretty good specs and is not too old.
How did it happen? I needed a new laptop. I ordered a new Windows machine from a brand I have liked and has proved reliable for many years.
But then, I set it up and looked at all the bloatware and 💩 I'd have to remove manually, and something in me snapped. I reset it to factory settings and shipped it back. 1/ infinity
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