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?

  • ZhenyaPav@lemmy.zhenyapav.com
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    1 year ago

    Most of these are pretty expensive. I got a used Thinkpad for less than 200 bucks, and it works great for the price and my use case.