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Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 year ago by const_void@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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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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[-] eksb@programming.dev 60 points 1 year ago

Because not one of those laptops have a TrackPoint style mouse.

[-] boo@lemmy.one 47 points 1 year ago

You mean the nipple mouse?

[-] hypelightfly@kbin.social 43 points 1 year ago

Could be worse.
https://xkcd.com/243/

[-] AZERTY@feddit.nl 13 points 1 year ago

I always called it a nub. I haven't used one as an adult but I could definitely see myself calling it the clit mouse.

[-] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Nub is correct, also nubs are best laptop mouse once you get to know them.

Edit, Lenovo now calls them "Caps" and that is lame.

[-] TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 3 points 1 year ago

What makes them the best? I find them very difficult to use effectively.

[-] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

A few benefits:

  • You turn off the touch pad and then you can type without hitting the mouse
  • Using the laptop in awkward positions (crammed behind a rack for example) is a lot easier
  • Minimal movement needed to use, not going to yeet a coffee over.
  • Once you get the hang of them they seem more responsive then a touch pad and a bit more precise (opinion I know)
[-] agent_flounder@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

Same. I had a couple of Thinkpads ages ago and just couldn't get used to it. Not enough control over acceleration and deceleration. I guess it is nice to not have to relocate your hand from the kbd all the time but...yeah.

[-] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 year ago

the nippleclit

[-] Frederic@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

In France I've always call this a clit or clito since they exist (80s? 90s?)

[-] lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network 1 points 1 year ago

In the Netherlands, I've always known it as “the clit”, the same goes for my dad who's been in the IT since the 80s.

[-] ikiru@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago

I love clits and nipples but I always found that nub so weird.

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