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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] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Scam is too strong of a word. I've got a Librem 5 and it works. I had to wait several years to get it, yeah, but that's about what I expected. Can't comment on their laptops, but I still doubt that scam is the right word.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

sham, maybe? like a scam but it's just REALLY not worth it and it not actively malicious, just incompetent