>> People using Linux are probably putting Linux on old machines

Maybe for linux noobs. But i would suggest that most linux users are not noobs booting a disused pentium from a live CD. They are running linux on the same hardware as windows users. I would further suggest that as anyone installing a not-windows OS is more tech savvy than the average, that linux users actually take better care of thier machines. Linux users take pride in thier machines whereas the average windows user barely knows that computers have fans.

As any linux user for thier specifications and they will quote system reports and memory figues like Marisa Tomei discussing engine timings. Ask a random windows user and they will probably start with the name of the store that sold it.

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PaulDavisThe1st 10 hours ago | parent [-]

Unix user for 35 years, Linux for 30+ years ... my case fan died during the summer of last year ... just took the side panel off and kept things running.

So much for taking pride in my machine :)

	▲	sandworm101 an hour ago \| parent [-]
		An exception to prove the rule. You fixed it yourself and are here proud of your machine. I did basically the same thing recently when I built an AI rig. I tried to put it in a sever rack case but the fan noise was too much. So I ditched the rack and put in an open mining frame.