You can boot to a Linux desktop through the power off settings. The deck holds 2 options a cutdown controller friendly version of the OS and a full desktop experience. Technically if you want you can purchase a SD card and flash it or a new SSD and also flash it with windows if you choose. You can plug just about anything into it if there are drivers available. It is essentially a smaller form factor of a laptop.
You can boot to a Linux desktop through the power off settings. The deck holds 2 options a cutdown controller friendly version of the OS and a full desktop experience. Technically if you want you can purchase a SD card and flash it or a new SSD and also flash it with windows if you choose. You can plug just about anything into it if there are drivers available. It is essentially a smaller form factor of a laptop.