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?

  • humanplayer2
    18·
    1 year ago

    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.

    • kaito@eviltoast.orgEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

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

      • humanplayer2
        1·
        1 year ago

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