I’ve noticed in the Linux community whenever someone asks for a recommendation on a laptop that runs Linux the answer is always “Get a Thinkpad” yet Lenovo doesn’t seem to be a big Linux contributor or ally. There’s also at least six Linux/FOSS-oriented computer manufacturers now:

So what gives? Why the love for a primarily Windows-oriented laptop when there are better alternatives?

  • Drug_Shareni [comrade/them, he/him]@hexbear.net
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    • cheap (companies sell off their stocks when upgrading so you get a few years old business laptop for a fraction of the price)

    • cheap and plentiful parts

    • popular models are usually easy to upgrade and repair

    • it’s built so coked up business sharks can throw it across the office

    • best laptop keyboards

    • trackpoint and physical mouse buttons

    • great Linux support