If you're happy with OpenBSD, probably any computer is good enough

Re:If you're happy with OpenBSD, probably any computer is go... by pdimitar on Sunday February 05, 2023 @04:41PM (#34669772)

Yep, it's not a super clear win. But I was talking about the old desktop or all-in-one machines. They still draw a bit more but you're also right that the amortized cost blurs things. But since I plan on using the refurbished modern machines that I got, for years, maybe the equation will be in my favor... eventually. :)

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Re:If you're happy with OpenBSD, probably any computer is go... by wsc981 on Sunday February 05, 2023 @05:12PM (#34670163)

I wonder if the same is true for a -say- G3 based laptop or desktop. Apple’s laptops would often be usable much longer on batteries compared to its Wintel counterparts.

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Re:If you're happy with OpenBSD, probably any computer is go... by NovaPenguin on Sunday February 05, 2023 @10:52PM (#34673130)

It is an interesting question. Apple hyper-optimized the OS for PPC when it was still relevant. Even modern PPC OS's with a good 20 years of additional compiler optimizations don't run those things anywhere near as well.

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