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?

  • Franzia
    3•9 months ago

    I’ve heard of potential security issues when buying them. How can I mitigate that - buying from a safe source, wiping them etc.?

    Thanks it sounds like simply wiping the system is enough to get around security flaws.

    • @outbound@lemmy.ca
      6•9 months ago

      Always wipe and do a fresh install. If you’re installing Linux, its unlikely that the refurbisher will have installed your flavour of Linux anyway. If you want to dual-boot with Windows, most business ThinkPads come with a Windows Pro licence - just download the ISO and install it fresh, then install Linux.

    • @rufus@discuss.tchncs.de
      5•9 months ago

      We’re talking about Linux here. You’ll probably wipe it anyways. Chances are slim the company that used it before put Arch on it.