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?
I love my Thinkpad.
Lots of Linux devs love their Thinkpads.
The result is that Thinkpads are very well supported. They’re also generally very well made so I hope to use it for a decade.