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Föderation EN Sa 12.04.2025 02:39:13

Thinking of trying #postmarketOS on my #PinebookPro.

I didn't even know you could run it as a desktop OS.

Supposedly the installer supports #FullDiskEncryption, which is... "poggers," I think the kids say.

#pmOS #FDE

Föderation · Sa 12.04.2025 02:52:22

I've run it on mine for years; it's the only OS that makes the machine tolerable for short durations

Föderation EN Sa 12.04.2025 02:58:02

@khm

Any gotchas I should know about? I've never run it or Alpine.

Föderation · Sa 12.04.2025 04:07:11

Not really! PostmarketOS is pretty solid; Alpine is my linux of choice anyway. I don't remember having to deviate from instructions on installation.

Stick with one of the prepackaged window managers at first; there is no systemd, so wayland stuff needs either seatd or elogind to fully function. Until/unless you learn how the puzzle pieces fit together there, it can be a bit of a pain in the ass to set up, so I recommend the packaged UIs to start. You can always switch later.