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Craziest/most "exotic" devices able to run Linux?

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Something like a thermostat or a smart fridge – have you seen any? If so, please share with a video or two.

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sorrybookbroke@sh.itjust.works
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The leapfrog leappad used to run linux. People were able to hack them in order to run full on operating systems, by rooting their children’s learning toy

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Eavolution@kbin.social
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I loved that thing as a kid, I’d completely forgotten about it!'.

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yukichigai@kbin.social
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You still can. Not only that, you can install emulators and Retroarch, the thing is capable of running consoles up through PS1 games, though the button mapping for most games is a bit awkward.

Also !sbcgaming if you’re into that sort of thing.

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