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Linux on a laptop

Linux on a laptop

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MajkyTV2
Junior Member
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09-13-2025, 02:15 AM
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I have a Dell device from about 18 months ago, and the Windows support without specific drivers is limited. You’ve found several websites offering various drivers for different versions. I’m considering Linux instead, as it would meet my needs for VPN access and Windows Remote Desktop support.
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MajkyTV2
09-13-2025, 02:15 AM #1

I have a Dell device from about 18 months ago, and the Windows support without specific drivers is limited. You’ve found several websites offering various drivers for different versions. I’m considering Linux instead, as it would meet my needs for VPN access and Windows Remote Desktop support.

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Suriel02
Member
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09-13-2025, 04:05 AM
#2
Shame on you!
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Suriel02
09-13-2025, 04:05 AM #2

Shame on you!

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09-13-2025, 09:59 AM
#3
Hey! I guess I said that because it was taken with approval. We had several laptops at the other site a few hours away, and the people there messed up but didn’t want to return them.
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darkmatter5927
09-13-2025, 09:59 AM #3

Hey! I guess I said that because it was taken with approval. We had several laptops at the other site a few hours away, and the people there messed up but didn’t want to return them.

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BernyTheMan
Member
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09-13-2025, 02:41 PM
#4
You either take or you don’t
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BernyTheMan
09-13-2025, 02:41 PM #4

You either take or you don’t

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damojosh
Member
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09-13-2025, 04:37 PM
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damojosh
09-13-2025, 04:37 PM #5

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BruceWiilles
Member
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09-13-2025, 11:46 PM
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I run Antergos Linux on my laptop as my main operating system. It's a rolling release based on Arch, highly adaptable and lightweight. Since it shares the same repository as Arch Linux, it offers nearly all Linux features, either compiled from source or managed via pacman. For the Windows Remote Desktop client, you can find it here: https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop
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BruceWiilles
09-13-2025, 11:46 PM #6

I run Antergos Linux on my laptop as my main operating system. It's a rolling release based on Arch, highly adaptable and lightweight. Since it shares the same repository as Arch Linux, it offers nearly all Linux features, either compiled from source or managed via pacman. For the Windows Remote Desktop client, you can find it here: https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop

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Miyuumi
Senior Member
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09-14-2025, 03:12 AM
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I’d allocate time to create a brand new Windows installation with all drivers and software added, then convert it into an ISO file.
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Miyuumi
09-14-2025, 03:12 AM #7

I’d allocate time to create a brand new Windows installation with all drivers and software added, then convert it into an ISO file.