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
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    10 months ago

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    • bigboopballs [he/him]
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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.