My wife is in grad school (again) and has survived on a cheap Chromebook so far, but it entirely depends on the university (and maybe the class/degree).

Linux gang rise up!!!

I switch to Linux in college (20ish years ago) and have been exclusively using it since. Windows XP was my last windows machine. I’ve never regretted it.

It’s a bit of a cheat, but look into Noctua Fans like this.

They are pricier, but VERY quiet while also moving lots of air. My System76 desktop came pre-built with just those.

Ouroboros

Reminds me of this classic:

Linux based embedded router OS. Yes, it’s nice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenWrt

Sharp Zaurus PDA

“Full stack”

It really is the bird’s world still

There are more species of birds (dinosaurs) alive today than there are mammal species

10,000 vs 6,000 (ish)

Please state the nature of your 90’s emergency

cross-posted

Wow, that video is 15 years old!

https://youtu.be/b2F-DItXtZs

Rule of Acquisition #201: Only trust Ferengi
Rule of Acquisition #202: Ferengi are not to be trusted

Behold me favorite T-shirt

Spoiler Alert!

Futile is not resistance?

Grok was probably used to make a software patch