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?

  • jg1i@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I bought a Framework once. The build quality was better than System76, but not great. However, Framework is not a Linux laptop. They designed it for Windows and only afterwards they were surprised to find that people wanted it for Linux.

    A lot of Linux laptops don’t have HiDPI displays because they’re not really compatible.

    Example Framework: https://community.frame.work/t/tracking-state-of-hidpi-on-linux/8301

    For years people have been trying to work around Framework’s poor display choice. And they’re still trying.

    If you have a regular DPI display, you get to avoid a whole class of bugs and issues.

    If you wanna have a good time with Linux, you need some mechanical sympathy.

    Btw, tbh, brb, I’ve had good success with the Dell XPS 13 and the Lenovo X1 Carbon. System76 build quality was meh.