What I mean is... they have hardware requirements listed on the website. Did you check your PC against that list? QubesOS doesn't just run on any PC, there are requirements. With QubesOS newer and faster does not necessarily mean better or compatible.
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I'll check, pretty sure they were compatible at the time, maybe 2 years ago.
It’s worth giving it another shot. I first ran QubesOS on an older ROG Strix that was mostly compatible, and it handled it surprisingly well. I fell in love with the OS and wanted to run it on hardware that could actually do it justice.
When I upgraded, I checked both compatibility lists and learned that newer doesn’t mean better or compatible. So when it was time for a new laptop, I literally chose a recommended ThinkPad off that list to run QubesOS, and it’s been solid for years now.
I have three Thinkpads (don’t mean to brag but… haha) the oldest being a 2005 R61, still runs good, struggles with the more modern Linux’s, had to build my own for it. My other two are a little newer. I’d like to get an X1 carbon.
Also have 2 Mac’s, both broke lol! And some old HP’s that work well, needs a newer kernel for sound to work, ho humm.
Just in case you’re wondering, I collect laptops, clean them up, install Linux and give them to kids wanting to learn but unable to buy their own.
That is such a wonderful thing to do. Love my X1 Carbon.