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?

  • Oscar@programming.dev
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    11 months ago

    My thinkpad model officially supports linux, so there is no problem there. It is also much cheaper than any of those brands, and it's also available from the regular stores.

      • Oscar@programming.dev
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        11 months ago

        At least to my understanding. My model is the T14 Gen 1 (AMD). But I would recommend checking newer models.

        A few points that indicates this:

        1. It's possible to order it with linux preinstalled:

          In limited countries or regions, Lenovo offers customers an option to order computers with the preinstalled Linux® operating system. - User Guide, Appendix C

        2. Ubuntu 20.04 certification: https://ubuntu.com/certified/202006-27980

        3. RHEL 8.3 certification: https://catalog.redhat.com/hardware/detail/71625

        4. There's a "Linux Certification" page (whatever that means): https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/pd500492

        5. The BIOS software comes with linux instructions. Though I just use whatever is available with fwupd, which is a CLI application but has GUI support through Gnome with gnome-firmware.


        More info about linux support here, under "Notebooks and Laptops": www.lenovo.com/linux

        A million edits later: I got confused by what the product ID was but I think I finally figured it out.