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?

  • rich@feddit.uk
    20·
    1 year ago

    Not everyone lives in America and has access to all, if any, of those options.

    • garam@lemmy.my.idEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      System76 and Pinebook never ever ship to Indonesia even they have branch in Singapore, or even sorting center in Batam Area (which is Indonesian soil), :/

      • IverCoder@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        At least you still have a lot of options shipping to Indonesia. Of all the listed options above, only Starlabs ships here in the Philippines 🥲

        • garam@lemmy.my.idEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          They aren’t shipping here at all… Like I said, even they have warehouse in Indonesian soil, it only used for… supporting Singapore… it’s strange condition tbh…