Used ThinkPad’s are pretty common on Ebay.
They’re what I use. Also with Debian.
“Recent” is a factor of how much you’re willing to shell out.
$300.00USD will get you a good Debian compatible box. You may want to then replace the battery and/or add RAM. Those are both found inexpensively also.
It’s the same exact tactic as used in Elonia’s “polls” on Xitter…
Attempt to show “cover” or “support” for what he’s going to do anyway regardless of outcome.
Simple theatrics.
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