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@ojala
> Looking for suggestions for desktop PC brand that makes easy to run Linux desktop
The easiest way to run GNU/Linux on a PC is to buy one that includes it as the default OS. My go-to list is this one, although it hasn't been updated yet this year;
> AND that is for sale in New Zealand
This seems to be a bit more complicated. Maybe it's time to gather a group to do the research and put together an official guide on this?
@strypey @ojala
Indeed. I mean, even testing what set of components can work well together as a "set order" that can be forwarded to some commercial "custom pc" builder firms (e.g. PbTech, or one of the smaller firms) is probably a good thing that could see some interest, especially right now with more people seriously looking at moving off Windows.
Heck, I'm currently about to test whether my custom setup from a few years ago will work smoothly... (Really, it's fingers-crossed on the wifi working... otherwise, I may be forced to have to run cabling out several doors to the lounge!)
@strypey @aligorith Can't buy it for work from outside NZ.
@ojala
> Can't buy it for work from outside NZ
Gotcha. Would be good to have local businesses selling them anyway. I've started a thread on this here, to see if anyone else is willing to work on a guide;
https://community.iridescent.nz/t/gnu-linux-pcs-available-and-supported-in-aotearoa/159
Hope you don't mind me quoting your post.
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