zlacker

> It was not always thus. Back in the late 90s and early 00s, installing Linux on one's home computer was a rather terrifying affair, requiring a ton of abstruse tweaking using the command line.

For those not in Linux back then, here's some examples from that era:

https://www.neilvandyke.org/linux-thinkpad-560e/

https://www.neilvandyke.org/cheap-pc-2000/

https://www.neilvandyke.org/lab-linux-1999/

>>neilv+(OP)
> CYA Notice: Like all worthwhile activities, messing around with laptop computers is not without risks. You could destroy your display by misconfiguring for the video chipset. You could accidentally corrupt your flash BIOS. You could encounter your potential soulmate in a cafe but then alienate him or her at a crucial flirtation stage by evangelizing Linux to an unhealthy degree. This page is provided without warranty.

Love this lol