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Re:Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, sma... by imhoguy on Thursday December 17, 2020 @02:03PM (#25458995)
On the other hand this year I felt joy of restoring some 13+ years old laptop computers for school as donation. Amazing how cheap new 120GB SSD plus used 4GB RAM upgrade let them run modern OS, the Internet and edu software nicely. There is abundance of second-hand parts on ebay ready for delivery.
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Re:Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, sma... by bserge on Thursday December 17, 2020 @02:40PM (#25459457)
Oh boy do I love all the used stuff, that's all I've been buying for the past decade with some rare exceptions like monitors and storage drives :D
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Re:Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, sma... by imhoguy on Thursday December 17, 2020 @02:52PM (#25459582)
But just in case you need monitor for someone ;) check Dell P2214Hb - it is quality IPS, fast and flicker free! A lot of off lease units for $70.
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Re:Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, sma... by johnchristopher on Thursday December 17, 2020 @05:32PM (#25461390)
I have two 8gb sticks of ddr3 I can't find nuc or something to put to good use :-(
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Re:Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, sma... by INTPenis on Thursday December 17, 2020 @02:04PM (#25459009)
What OS do they run?
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Re:Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, sma... by Spooky23 on Thursday December 17, 2020 @02:10PM (#25459085)
Don't know what the OP was doing, but schools operate with different rules for licensing. Some scenarios that aren't possible for individuals or enterprise are possible for schools, depending on the agreements in place.
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Re:Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, sma... by imhoguy on Thursday December 17, 2020 @02:33PM (#25459386)
Mostly Windows 10 - supports even 32-bit CoreDuo, all edu software works, staff knows it. In EU you can buy second-hand software licenses legally. Some schools participate in volume licensing schemes with MS too.

But I also install Ubuntu on some specialized "workstations", e.g. pendrive/Internet terminal laptop connected to beefy old laser copier/printer where CUPS PCL works with zero drivers. Other use case: jukebox laptop for music classes :)

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Re:Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, sma... by SaltySolomon on Thursday December 17, 2020 @02:23PM (#25459255)
Mostly likely Windows because most education software is written for it and most education places get it basically for free.
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