Use a Qubes OS machine as home lab?

[FranklyFlawless]

@Ongback

This indeed seems like the right order to get started with Qubes OS:

1. First pick and buy hardware from the hardware compatibility list
2. Install Qubes OS on it
3. Have a good experience where you don’t run into too many unknown bugs

That process can be refined with this thread for a turnkey solution.

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