[mdlug] Is HP Still Linux Friendly?

Carl T. Miller carl at carltm.com
Thu Jul 30 07:06:06 EDT 2020


To my knowledge, HP is a good choice.  My only complaint
with HP stuff is that it's usually difficult to disassemble and
replace or add parts.  Since this is a small unit not designed
for future expansion, I don't think that will be an issue.

c


On 7/29/20 3:51 PM, Peter Bart wrote:
> Hi All,
> 	Looking around to make my cobbled together home office more permanent
> and found this HP EliteDesk 705 G4 USFF at Microcenter for $399
> <https://www.microcenter.com/product/614867/hp-elitedesk-705-g4-usff-desktop-computer>.
> Superficially looks almost perfect, gigabit ethernet, 3 displayport
> video out, PRICE, a few years old so not bleeding edge, Ubuntu certified
> preinstalled for similar specs but not quite the same
> <https://certification.ubuntu.com/hardware/201811-26678>. Would this be
> a good bet, any thoughts welcome!



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