On Thu, Sep 05, 2019 at 06:49:10PM -0300, Rogério Brito wrote: > Dear people, > > As all my computers are quite old so far (including the ones that I > use to develop my packages and contribute to Debian), I would like to > get a "modern" desktop that is able to keep up with compiling stuff > and doing basic web surfing/web and typing texts in Emacs. > > Unfortunately, I have assembled computers way, way, way back then and > I don't know which processors should go with which motherboards and so > on. > > I would gladly appreciate some help choosing a computer (or computer > parts) that has a configuration along the following lines: > > * Is able to run Debian without any problems (I am willing to use > something that requires firmware from non-free, but not proprietary > drivers) > * Is a budget system (I'm short on money, unfortunately) > * Is silent, with as little fans as possible > * Has the ability to have 16GB or 32GB of memory (this is one of the > parts where I am willing to focus spending the money) > * Has a processor like a modern AMD Ryzen 5 or whatever is similar in > Intel-land (the 2nd part where I am willing to focus spending the > money) > * I don't care too much about video cards; As long as it can drive a > Full HD monitor, I am satisfied. Integrated card with the CPU is > perfectly ok with me (and, actually, preferred if that would make the > final cost of the computer lower). > > Any recommendations are more than welcome, > If you are looking for something that is already built, then I have very good experience with System76, specifically with their laptops. They also have desktop/workstation systems available, they support Linux (Ubuntu and their own variant, Pop_OS!), and they are very stong supporters of completely open firmware. It is my understanding (based on their marketing communications) that they are pushing for fully open firmware on all their offerings and that they are making progress to achieve that.
The only thing is that they are locted in Colorado, USA. According to their shipping information page, in South America they ship to Colombia, Perú, and Chile. Based on your email I am assuming you are located in Brazil, so this may present an obstacle if that is the case. Regards, -Roberto -- Roberto C. Sánchez
