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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?

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[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

@const_void@lemmy.ml because of quality of construction. I have thinkpad a running Linux that are more than 10 years old and all this without vendor support. Being able to find parts even after so many years is also important.Do any of these Linux friendly vendors have similar quality and similar prices?
Whenever I think about getting one of those systems I really don’t know if the company is going to exist in the next few years.

[–] KIM_JONG_JUICEBOX@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Didn’t Lenovo like 15 years ago make a line of desktops that shipped with some redhat derivative installed? Or am I thinking of something else?

[–] techognito@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

They still sell with Fedora pre-installed

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[–] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 3 points 2 years ago

I have some preferences in hardware (Vendors are still riding the 4k-in-laptop-size bandwagon) and Thinkpad has good customizability.

Just looked into Malibal, they have no less than WQHD currently and i get a top of the line customized Thinkpad for less than their 2000+.

[–] falsem@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Had a bad experience with System76 in the past.

[–] WeAreAllOne@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I used this guy in the past. They deal clevo.

https://configurelaptop.eu/

Great service.

[–] Marduk73@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Look at the prices.

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