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submitted 9 months ago by rawrthundercats@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I have an old laptop that I want to use to replace the "smart" features on my living room TV. Can anybody recommend a distro and setup which could act like a dashboard / remote control setup?

I want the PC to auto launch to a menu where I can use something like a remote to keep it convenient for lower tech people in my home. Are there remotes controls for this purpose? Distros?

I appreciate any guidance!

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[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Cool, however I don't think your experience is going to be that great as the ecosystem is not mature.

I guess I'll find out on Monday. Good luck!

[-] qaz@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago
[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 8 months ago

I don't know, they never got back to me

[-] qaz@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Oops, I misread your message. It seems I saved the wrong comment.

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