I got a Thinkpad X200 with a 128GB Sandisk SSD and 2gb RAM, and I use debian.

I use it exclusively for programming and shitposting on /g/.
You don't need even a fraction of those specs to do what you're asking.

>>50818332
Yes, I know. But what would be some worthwhile things to do with it is what I'm asking.

>>50818360
You're asking me what to do with a linux computer?
How the hell should I know?
What makes you think I know your hobbies and interests?

>>50818398
Just throw some things out there that a beginner could get into. It's not like I would criticize you.

>>50818423
...beginner according to what?
Linux, or are you literally asking me for entry level hobbies to keep you busy on your machine?

>>50818256
>I don't program

fuck off to /v/

>>50818256

If you don't have a 'real life' reason to and the pure curiosity and desire for digital exploration/learning aren't pulling you to try it, then there really is no reason to.

For a certain group of people 'it exists' + 'it is in my area of interest (computers/technology in this case)' + 'it is very easily available' = reason enough to experiment with something.

>>50818256
There is no good reason for you to use Linux.

You can rice it out for fun and that's about it. It's going to wind up being a pain in the ass when you get bored of it.

>>50818256
By starting this thread you've already proven a Linux based distro isn't for you and should stick to Windows. Go meet people and get the fuck off /g/. Seriously.

>>50818256
Do you have an interest in computers that maybe you just haven't had a chance to explore yet?

>make a fake C corp in your state for a minimal amount of money
>make a fake web page on your network hinting that your fake company creates industrial control hardware, or is a weapons contractor, or possesses cutting edge IP.
>secure it with SSL for maximum cred
>create a massive simulation of a corporate network in IMUNES
>leave network maps on unsecured shares
>make fake AD accounts
>make a secure W2k12 SQL server with 10 interfaces on the same subnet
>create vulnerable web facing server
>monitor SPAN interface
>capture the latest in chinese 0days
>laugh your testicles off as they probe your network of fake computers
>eat general tso chicken ironically
>drink 10%+ beer brewed in cold as fuck states
I dont know what you do with your Friday nights.

>>50818891
this OP. Stay the fuck out of our ecosystem.

>>50818256
Why not tell us what you do, instead of what you don't?