# My current hardware

My current hardware setup is a 2022 desktop from [Linux Now] in Melbourne.


=> https://www.linuxnow.com.au/ Linux Now

Here's the obligatory Larry cowsay:

```
$ cowsay `uname -a`
 _________________________________________
/ Linux boxcat 6.6.62-gentoo-dist #1 SMP  \
| PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Sun Nov 17 19:34:53 -00 |
| 2024 x86_64 AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core    |
\ Processor AuthenticAMD GNU/Linux        /
 -----------------------------------------
        \   ^__^
         \  (oo)\_______
            (__)\       )\/\
                ||----w |
                ||     ||
```

You can and should also [run Gentoo on your phone]. Combine your phone with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, and you have a full-on portable workstation. Your desktop will be much more powerful than your laptop, at half the price.


=> ../installing-gentoo-android-chroot.gmi run Gentoo on your phone

Here are the hardware specs.

* AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU
* AMD B650 Mainboard
* 4GB NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650. Yes, proprietary blob drivers are in use.
* 32GB DDR5 4800Mhz (2x16GB) RAM
* 1TB WD Blue SN570 M.2 SSD
* 23.6in 1920x1080 16:9 LCD Monitor
* Filco Majestouch-2, Tenkeyless keyboard



=> https://thinkmoult.com/assets/20180105_153207.jpg Filco Majestouch-2, Tenkeyless keyboard

Software-wise, it is running [Gentoo Linux] with [Ratpoison]. Backup server is hosted by [rsync.net].


=> http://gentoo.org/ Gentoo Linux
=> ../ratpoison-an-efficient-and-minimalist-wm.gmi Ratpoison
=> http://rsync.net/ rsync.net