robinslave

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Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now?

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:...

robinslave,

I didn’t know about Starlabs but apparently THEY HAVE SHIPMENTS TO MEXICO YES!!! regarding your question these are these major reasons:

  • for the most purists, the vendor should have a certificate from FSF saying that “it respects your freedom” a thing that almost no company have (at least that’s what I saw in modern vendors)
  • in my case and other regions, it’s way more probably you can get a Thinkpad easily and more cheap than one from those mentioned
robinslave,

same

robinslave,

that’s exactly the reason I made an account here

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