I've looked through the FAQ pages here and done a bunch of searches on the net in general. I've TRIED very hard to find the answer on my own before asking what might appear a silly question - or a repetitive question.
I have an old HP Envy x360 Convertible laptop that I want to use it as a 3D print server INSTEAD of using a RasPi. I have multiple 3D printers that aren't wifi capable. I would need to purchase at least 2 Pi's with power supplies, boxes, cards, etc ($190--$250 all-in for 2 units). The laptop is sitting here and isn't used by anyone. EDIT: (I would install Python and Octoprint on the laptop and use Octoprint to manage the printers from there.)
My primary question is:
Which Windows operating system would you use? Server 2022? Windows 10? Windows 11? (7 doesn't work with USB 3.0 ports and a bunch of headaches)
Laptop:
(this is a print server only - not my CAD or slicing machine)
HP Envy x360 m6 Convertible
i7-6500u
16gb RAM
1TB HDD
MB: 80D0
BIOS: F.29
I've tried to learn Linux and have given up. I'm done beating my head against the wall downloading programs to run programs that run programs to install programs that will run other programs to install the original program. No TY very much and guh-bye Linux. ... annnnnnnnd Format. ENTER
She's ready for a new life as a 3D print server, but she needs an OS. (not Linux)