• Chloé 🥕
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      4 months ago

      i wonder if it’s actually possible to install linux on a machine without a CPU

      • T156@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        These days, the CPU probably runs Linux on itself.

        Storage drive control boards are basically small computers in their own right, now.

        • boonhet@lemm.ee
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          4 months ago

          Linux is a bit heavy for embedded stuff.

          Intel’s ME for an example, uses Minix.