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submitted 1 year ago by const_void@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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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[-] library_napper 17 points 1 year ago

Because I bought a Linux laptop from one of those vendors. It came with QubesOS but ran awful for it. I tried to debug but it fucking broke after 4 days.

That was 6 months ago and I'm still waiting for them to refund me after I sent back the broken device.

Never again. Thinkpad has my money for life if they keep making durable hardware.

one of those vendors

Which one?

[-] TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 4 points 1 year ago

Looks like Purism is the only one of the six that has Qubes as an option for preinstall.

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