All prices went up for 17?! Who is going to get that Duo? I am so glad I >>> got a 17 before the prices went up. I wonder when will we be able to see Duo
and try in stores?
You run Linux but you don't use an Android phone?
I use all! macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, DOS, etc.
On 9/9/2026 11:27 PM, Ant wrote:
All prices went up for 17?! Who is going to get that Duo? I am so glad I >>> got a 17 before the prices went up. I wonder when will we be able to see Duo
and try in stores?
You run Linux but you don't use an Android phone?
I use all! macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, DOS, etc.
That's an interesting situation. I don't have room for my Linux PC that
I still have, collecting dust. The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
All prices went up for 17?! Who is going to get that Duo? I am so glad I >>>>> got a 17 before the prices went up. I wonder when will we be able to see Duo
and try in stores?
You run Linux but you don't use an Android phone?
I use all! macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, DOS, etc.
That's an interesting situation. I don't have room for my Linux PC that
I still have, collecting dust. The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
You can dual boot! ;)
On 9/10/2026 1:53 AM, Ant wrote:
All prices went up for 17?! Who is going to get that Duo? I am so glad >>>>>> I got a 17 before the prices went up. I wonder when will we be able to >>>>>> see Duo and try in stores?
You run Linux but you don't use an Android phone?
I use all! macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, DOS, etc.
That's an interesting situation. I don't have room for my Linux PC that >>> I still have, collecting dust. The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
You can dual boot! ;)
If I had a second monitor, yes. But it's also a matter of space.
On 2026-09-10 06:00:29 +0000, Joel W. Crump said:
On 9/10/2026 1:53 AM, Ant wrote:
You can dual boot! ;)
All prices went up for 17?! Who is going to get that Duo? I am so >>>>>>> glad I got a 17 before the prices went up. I wonder when will we >>>>>>> be able to see Duo and try in stores?
You run Linux but you don't use an Android phone?
I use all! macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, DOS, etc.
That's an interesting situation.-a I don't have room for my Linux PC
that
I still have, collecting dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space. >>>
If I had a second monitor, yes.-a But it's also a matter of space.
You don't need a second monitor to dual boot - the computer simply
starts up in a whichever operating system you want to use.
A second monitor can be handy, although not necessary, for
virtualisation where you are running two (or more) operatings systems at
the same time.
On 9/9/2026 11:27 PM, Ant wrote:
All prices went up for 17?! Who is going to get that Duo? I am so
glad I
got a 17 before the prices went up. I wonder when will we be able to
see Duo
and try in stores?
You run Linux but you don't use an Android phone?
I use all! macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, DOS, etc.
That's an interesting situation.-a I don't have room for my Linux PC that
I still have, collecting dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
On 9/10/2026 2:41 AM, Your Name wrote:
On 2026-09-10 06:00:29 +0000, Joel W. Crump said:
On 9/10/2026 1:53 AM, Ant wrote:
All prices went up for 17?! Who is going to get that Duo? I am >>>>>>>> so glad I got a 17 before the prices went up. I wonder when will >>>>>>>> we be able to see Duo and try in stores?
You run Linux but you don't use an Android phone?
I use all! macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, DOS, etc.
That's an interesting situation.-a I don't have room for my Linux PC >>>>> that
I still have, collecting dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that
space.
You can dual boot! ;)
If I had a second monitor, yes.-a But it's also a matter of space.
You don't need a second monitor to dual boot - the computer simply
starts up in a whichever operating system you want to use.
I took it to mean I could run both PCs at the same time, dual-booting onThat you think it would take a lot of effort reveals your lack of
a mini PC with a single storage drive would be more effort than could be warranted.
On 2026-09-09 22:17, Joel W. Crump wrote:
On 9/9/2026 11:27 PM, Ant wrote:
All prices went up for 17?! Who is going to get that Duo? I am so
glad I
got a 17 before the prices went up. I wonder when will we be able to >>>>> see Duo
and try in stores?
You run Linux but you don't use an Android phone?
I use all! macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, DOS, etc.
That's an interesting situation.-a I don't have room for my Linux PC that >> I still have, collecting dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can dual boot?
On 2026-09-10 00:07, Joel W. Crump wrote:
That you think it would take a lot of effort reveals your lack of competence.
<snip>
I took it to mean I could run both PCs at the same time, dual-booting on
a mini PC with a single storage drive would be more effort than could be
warranted.
I don't have room for my Linux PC
that I still have, collecting dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that
space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can dual boot?
dual-booting
on a mini PC with a single storage drive would be more effort than
could be warranted.
That you think it would take a lot of effort reveals your lack of competence.
On 9/11/2026 5:40 PM, Alan wrote:
dual-booting on a mini PC with a single storage drive would be more
effort than could be warranted.
That you think it would take a lot of effort reveals your lack of
competence.
False.-a Partitioning one physical disk like that sucks balls.
On 9/11/2026 5:39 PM, Alan wrote:
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have, collecting
dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can dual boot?
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed.-a But I
also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I wanted to have
to dual-boot.
dual-booting on a mini PC with a single storage drive would be more
effort than could be warranted.
That you think it would take a lot of effort reveals your lack of
competence.
False.-a Partitioning one physical disk like that sucks balls.
Again: your lack of competence is showing.
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have, collecting
dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can dual
boot?
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed.-a But I
also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I wanted to
have to dual-boot.
Where did I mention "partitioning".
Again: you demonstrate your lack of competence by forgetting that you
could simply use a separate drive for each OS.
On 9/11/2026 6:49 PM, Alan wrote:
dual-booting on a mini PC with a single storage drive would be more >>>>> effort than could be warranted.
That you think it would take a lot of effort reveals your lack of
competence.
False.-a Partitioning one physical disk like that sucks balls.
Again: your lack of competence is showing.
What would I do if I need to reinstall Windows, on a dual-boot system
like that?-a You gotta be kidding me, no one would have Linux and Windows sharing a GRUB loader.
On 9/11/2026 6:50 PM, Alan wrote:
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have, collecting
dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can dual
boot?
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed.-a But I
also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I wanted to
have to dual-boot.
Where did I mention "partitioning".
Again: you demonstrate your lack of competence by forgetting that you
could simply use a separate drive for each OS.
Oh, well, I did buy a second NVMe for the box I'm no longer using, as it happens, I ended up not using it to install Windows, though, but it was
the original intent.-a With the minis, I don't wish to break open their cases and pry around, even if they could house a second NVMe.
dual-booting on a mini PC with a single storage drive would be
more effort than could be warranted.
That you think it would take a lot of effort reveals your lack of
competence.
False.-a Partitioning one physical disk like that sucks balls.
Again: your lack of competence is showing.
What would I do if I need to reinstall Windows, on a dual-boot system
like that?-a You gotta be kidding me, no one would have Linux and
Windows sharing a GRUB loader.
'Step 1: Backup Your Data
Always start by backing up important files to avoid data loss during the repartitioning process.
Step 2: Use Windows Disk Management
Open Disk Management:
Right-click on the Start menu and select "Disk Management."
Shrink the Windows Partition:
Locate your Windows partition (usually C:).
Right-click on it and select "Shrink Volume."
Enter the amount of space to shrink (this will be the space allocated
for Linux).
Click "Shrink" to create unallocated space.'
And the GRUB loader is precisely designed to allow you to choose which
OS to boot.
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have, collecting
dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can dual >>>>> boot?
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed.-a But I >>>> also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I wanted to
have to dual-boot.
Where did I mention "partitioning".
Again: you demonstrate your lack of competence by forgetting that you
could simply use a separate drive for each OS.
Oh, well, I did buy a second NVMe for the box I'm no longer using, as
it happens, I ended up not using it to install Windows, though, but it
was the original intent.-a With the minis, I don't wish to break open
their cases and pry around, even if they could house a second NVMe.
Again: technical incomptence.
On 9/11/2026 7:03 PM, Alan wrote:
dual-booting on a mini PC with a single storage drive would be
more effort than could be warranted.
That you think it would take a lot of effort reveals your lack of >>>>>> competence.
False.-a Partitioning one physical disk like that sucks balls.
Again: your lack of competence is showing.
What would I do if I need to reinstall Windows, on a dual-boot system
like that?-a You gotta be kidding me, no one would have Linux and
Windows sharing a GRUB loader.
'Step 1: Backup Your Data
Always start by backing up important files to avoid data loss during
the repartitioning process.
Step 2: Use Windows Disk Management
Open Disk Management:
Right-click on the Start menu and select "Disk Management."
Shrink the Windows Partition:
Locate your Windows partition (usually C:).
Right-click on it and select "Shrink Volume."
Enter the amount of space to shrink (this will be the space allocated
for Linux).
Click "Shrink" to create unallocated space.'
And the GRUB loader is precisely designed to allow you to choose which
OS to boot.
You're proving my initial point ...
On 9/11/2026 7:03 PM, Alan wrote:
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have, collecting >>>>>>> dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can
dual boot?
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed.-a But >>>>> I also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I wanted
to have to dual-boot.
Where did I mention "partitioning".
Again: you demonstrate your lack of competence by forgetting that
you could simply use a separate drive for each OS.
Oh, well, I did buy a second NVMe for the box I'm no longer using, as
it happens, I ended up not using it to install Windows, though, but
it was the original intent.-a With the minis, I don't wish to break
open their cases and pry around, even if they could house a second NVMe.
Again: technical incomptence.
No, man, the previous mini still has Debian installed on it.-a I could
swap it in, turn it on and update it, and voila.
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have, collecting >>>>>>>> dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can
dual boot?
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed.-a But >>>>>> I also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I wanted >>>>>> to have to dual-boot.
Where did I mention "partitioning".
Again: you demonstrate your lack of competence by forgetting that
you could simply use a separate drive for each OS.
Oh, well, I did buy a second NVMe for the box I'm no longer using,
as it happens, I ended up not using it to install Windows, though,
but it was the original intent.-a With the minis, I don't wish to
break open their cases and pry around, even if they could house a
second NVMe.
Again: technical incomptence.
No, man, the previous mini still has Debian installed on it.-a I could
swap it in, turn it on and update it, and voila.
Yes, "man".
You've just expressed trepidation about simply opening up a computer.
On 9/11/2026 8:27 PM, Alan wrote:
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have, collecting >>>>>>>>> dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can >>>>>>>> dual boot?
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed.
But I also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I >>>>>>> wanted to have to dual-boot.
Where did I mention "partitioning".
Again: you demonstrate your lack of competence by forgetting that >>>>>> you could simply use a separate drive for each OS.
Oh, well, I did buy a second NVMe for the box I'm no longer using,
as it happens, I ended up not using it to install Windows, though,
but it was the original intent.-a With the minis, I don't wish to
break open their cases and pry around, even if they could house a
second NVMe.
Again: technical incomptence.
No, man, the previous mini still has Debian installed on it.-a I could
swap it in, turn it on and update it, and voila.
Yes, "man".
You've just expressed trepidation about simply opening up a computer.
I have *assembled* computers, before, I can do that, but it's not worth
it with these things.-a The Chinese folks just churn 'em out, sell them
on places like Amazon to clueful people like me, I could have five of
them if I wanted, what's stopping me?-a It's not like with a luxury brand
as you prefer.
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have,
collecting dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space.
And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can >>>>>>>>> dual boot?
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed. >>>>>>>> But I also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I >>>>>>>> wanted to have to dual-boot.
Where did I mention "partitioning".
Again: you demonstrate your lack of competence by forgetting that >>>>>>> you could simply use a separate drive for each OS.
Oh, well, I did buy a second NVMe for the box I'm no longer using, >>>>>> as it happens, I ended up not using it to install Windows, though, >>>>>> but it was the original intent.-a With the minis, I don't wish to >>>>>> break open their cases and pry around, even if they could house a >>>>>> second NVMe.
Again: technical incomptence.
No, man, the previous mini still has Debian installed on it.-a I
could swap it in, turn it on and update it, and voila.
Yes, "man".
You've just expressed trepidation about simply opening up a computer.
I have *assembled* computers, before, I can do that, but it's not
worth it with these things.-a The Chinese folks just churn 'em out,
sell them on places like Amazon to clueful people like me, I could
have five of them if I wanted, what's stopping me?-a It's not like with
a luxury brand as you prefer.
Read your own words:
"I don't wish to break open their cases and pry around"
That's someone who doesn't believe he's competent.
You've just expressed trepidation about simply opening up a computer.
On 12/09/2026 02:27, Alan wrote:
[..]
You've just expressed trepidation about simply opening up a computer.
I have the same "problem". Wouldn't call myself technically incompetent though. Back in the day I made my own ARM3 upgrade for an Acorn
Archimedes A310 which I had already upgraded to 4MB the hard way
(cutting out 32 ICs, cutting a lot of tracks and rewiring new ICs by soldering wirewrap wire). Yet, I don't like opening mini computers :-D.
On 9/11/2026 9:01 PM, Alan wrote:
I don't have room for my Linux PC that I still have,And you're not competent enough to set up a single PC that can >>>>>>>>>> dual boot?
collecting dust.-a The Win11 one has overtaken that space. >>>>>>>>>>
Not much reason to if the old mini still has Linux installed. >>>>>>>>> But I also wouldn't *partition* the storage that way, even if I >>>>>>>>> wanted to have to dual-boot.
Where did I mention "partitioning".
Again: you demonstrate your lack of competence by forgetting
that you could simply use a separate drive for each OS.
Oh, well, I did buy a second NVMe for the box I'm no longer
using, as it happens, I ended up not using it to install Windows, >>>>>>> though, but it was the original intent.-a With the minis, I don't >>>>>>> wish to break open their cases and pry around, even if they could >>>>>>> house a second NVMe.
Again: technical incomptence.
No, man, the previous mini still has Debian installed on it.-a I
could swap it in, turn it on and update it, and voila.
Yes, "man".
You've just expressed trepidation about simply opening up a computer.
I have *assembled* computers, before, I can do that, but it's not
worth it with these things.-a The Chinese folks just churn 'em out,
sell them on places like Amazon to clueful people like me, I could
have five of them if I wanted, what's stopping me?-a It's not like
with a luxury brand as you prefer.
Read your own words:
"I don't wish to break open their cases and pry around"
That's someone who doesn't believe he's competent.
I am competent, if I were to do it.-a I just would not bother, because
it's fine the way it was made.-a I mean, even if I could put a second
NVMe in the thing, dual-booting is *still* requiring me to switch
between environments, I don't want that.-a I am on Windows, for now, if I want Linux back it's already ready to go, but I probably won't any time soon.
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