Originally Posted By u/Exotic_Snow7065 At 2025-04-15 11:27:19 AM | Source


  • BeNotAfraid@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    What is a linux computer? The linux kernel and Linux/GNU is a type of OS that can be installed on almost anything. Firmware present in chips has nothing to do with the OS you boot into. If the value of a position is to fix every problem with modern computer tech, you will always lose.

    • gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      9 days ago

      What is a linux computer?

      Someone who covers their drinks when you enter a room. Oh, wait, different stupid question: a computer running Linux.

      Firmware present in chips has nothing to do with the OS you boot into.

      That was their point, that almost all Linux systems run on hardware with that firmware despite many people thinking Linux is by default safe from that kind of shit

      You said “if we were wise we’d all install Linux” not “we’d all install Linux on niche hardware”