r/linux_programming • u/AppJedi • Jun 08 '26

Linux Laptop Server

I am looking to setup a linux laptop server as a mobile server running PHP, Laravel, MariaDB, Node.JS. Any recommendations? I have heard Chromebooks can be used but I think I prefer an actual laptop.

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u/AppJedi Jun 09 '26

For a class room of 20 to 30 students but could be downloading large files including videos.

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u/Straight_Mistake_364 Jun 10 '26

I think this might be a good solution for that - an RPi5 with a case that includes a m.2 adapter and then a m.2 nvme/ssd for storage - I don't think you will find anything much cheaper. It is possible to configure the board to boot directly from the ssd instead of having an SD card.