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Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 18 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Because getting rid of Windows on a new device is half the fun

[–] [email protected] 18 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

In Denmark (maybe all of EU?), you can buy them a bit cheaper without OS.

Edit: It's a Danish ruling from 2011, according to this. But it's not that you can buy the machine without Windows, but that you can get a refund for Windows if you haven't activated it.

The story mentions that that's been Microsoft practice for several years prior, but that consumers rarely use the opportunity.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Would be nice if everywhere in the world you could do that and not deal with the bullbloatcrap manufacturers push onto you

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I've edited my comment. Maybe you can, but you might have to call Microsoft and hear them out.