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?

    • pingveno@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      The X1 Carbon as far as I know has a replaceable SSD. My understanding with the RAM is that it enables lower energy usage.

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        1 year ago

        Yes replaceable M.2, but the 8 GB soldered-on RAM is not enough these days