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Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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] 113 points 1 year ago (11 children)

Those linux laptops are too expensive and they are not available in some countries

Used thinkpad is much cheaper

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (10 children)

Maybe there's a better place for this question, but how do you make sure a used laptop is safe? Or would removing Windows and installing Linux be enough?

I want to buy a laptop for Linux, and would buy a used one so that it's cheaper but I have to admit I worry about it. I know one could be worried even about new laptops and what manufacturers could be up to, but I feel like the unknown arbitrariness of a used laptop gets to me.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

You could look into a Libreboot compatible model. When buying a used laptop for Linux the big thing you need to be careful of is a locked BIOS

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

this is what Im going through right now haha, found a old laptop in our ewaste but the bios is locked, watching a few videos on how to reset the bios I have to take the whole thing apart to short out two pins, might be worth it but it is definitely a project for another day

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Depending on the model you might want to take a look and see if something like coreboot is available while you're at it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Whoa thank you I'll have to check it out, looks like skulls would work for my w530

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