The windows and apple folks don't even realize there are desktop choices.

Yes. A screamingly fast linux rig. You'll want to use something *extremely* recent (ubuntu 21.10 is out in a month) so that your video card has really really good support. But other than that, you'll have a good time.

Knowing Lenovo is owned by the prc is making me super paranoid now, I'm going to have to look into this

And we have to stop switching phones then adding corrupt face book, Twitter, google maps, we’ve got to stop!

By the way does anyone know if there are any laptops that are actually made in the US

Facebook is spyware.

Can’t help you with Android. That OS gives me hives! lol but that LineageOS (stripped down Android) looks interesting.

Thank you so much!! I love this page. Not only is the owner of it awesome, so are it’s members!!!🇺🇸

Linux is my daily driver OS of choice. I've used it for years and have moved to Arch and basically set up my system myself but I am still learning.

I have have always used windows as my OS. I have messed around with Linux I small bit and have had Linux Manjaro KDE installed on a separat HD as dual boot right now but have not messed with it as of late. I would like to become a Linux pro. Any pointers on where to start learning?

Have to agree. Finally a group of people with great interactions, great info, and all without the hate. Great job Jeffrey.

I agree with many of the comments here. Yes this is a very exciting place to be I have a laptop ready and I have done a little bit of coding with the Arduino but I need a blog or a site that will take me from 0 to hero first the basics then the advanced

Happy Saturday Patriots! On tonight's video/voice call (cameras deactivated) at 8:00pm EST we will be sharing stories about how we know our phones and devices are spying on us, how they are using the spying against us, and then continue with our ongoing trainings: Learn how to take back your digital freedom by leaving Windows/MacOS and teaching yourself how to use the free opensource Linux Operating System. Talk to you then!!

I've been listening to the evening chats. Had heard of Linux, but never really tried to play with it. Today, I burned an image of Mint Cinnamon and used it to boot up what I thought was the deadest of dead laptops. The thing is now running like a charm at lightning speed. Thank you so much for getting me started. Tomorrow I'm pulling another old laptop from my pile of "retired" equipment and will repurpose that, as well, to use as a learning tool.

I’ve been using Windows for years. In 2015 I bought a MacBook Pro and have barely touched Windows. It’s the most glitchy, and intrusive OS on the market. As of late though, Apple has been becoming more woke and more intrusive. On Monday I am backing up my files on my Windows 10 laptop, formatting, and installing Linux!

Will join tonight. Jeffrey, thank you. Look at what you’ve done, bringing so many people together. And it’s all kind, engaging, heaps of generosity and acceptance. This is the new-ancient way of being 😎💖

Listening to Friday’s streams. Will be tuning in at 8:00 EST. Thank y’all JP

Last night on the call, people mentioned you could buy new computers loaded with Linux. JP said buy an old computer on ebay and load it with Linux as a learning experience. Today on ebay, I found many old refurbished computers that are already loaded with Linux. Prices from $50 to $150, plus shipping. I decided to not be lazy, so I did loaded Linux myself. But if you want a jumpstart, ebay has pre-loaded equipment available.