• Ensign_Crab@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        “off lease” means they were leased out to corporations and have been returned and are now being sold.

        “thin client” is a thin client. familiarity is assumed on linux@programming.dev

        “lot” means the seller is selling more than one of 'em.

  • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    If you only need a basic server, laptops are AMAZING.

    • Full x86 software support
    • On the rare occurrence you need to directly interface with it (as opposed to through a webgui on another machine) you have a built-in keyboard and monitor.
    • They have a god-damned built-in UPS
    • davidgro@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      Note that the battery will generally stop working after a long enough time turned on and powered via AC, but otherwise yeah.