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?

  • Fuckass [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Thinkpads cost a couple hundred dollars and works fine. If you don’t do anything intensive, there’s no reason to buy a near $1000 laptop. I also dropped mine from like 3-5 feet and the only damage was a slight paint chip on the battery. My 2012 MacBook would’ve been done for.

    • bigboopballs [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Thinkpads cost a couple hundred dollars and works fine.

      I’m looking on their website and the cheapest ones are like $600, and it gets into the $1000+ range quickly.