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> We create drop-dead gorgeous machines - designed and customised to run Linux - and only Linux. Only linux? Seems like a weird limitation... or am I understan

> We create drop-dead gorgeous machines - designed and customised to run Linux - and only Linux. Only linux? Seems like a weird limitation... or am I understanding this wrong?

icebraining 9y ago
I think they mean "only designed and customized for Linux", not that it can't run other stuff. Essentially the same as 99% of laptops, except for Linux instead of Windows :)
- torpcoms 9y ago
  Although as someone mentioned below, they are rebranded Clevo machines, and really were designed to run Windows first. Station X is just offering a guarantee that they will run Linux properly.
  - oeuviz 9y ago
    Be reminded that by looking at the outside you do not know what's inside.
- freedomben 9y ago
  Agreed. I think it means, "We only test and install Linux, and don't bother with other distros. Also only pick hardware that has linux support without considering whether other OSes support that hardware"
8draco8 9y ago
Don't want to sound rude but: "created"? Or just resold whatever Compal/Clevo are building with hand picked some components like WiFi card that happen to have drivers in Linux kernel?
- mariusmg 9y ago
  "just resold whatever Compal/Clevo are building with hand picked some components like WiFi card that happen to have drivers in Linux kernel" Ooohh...bingo :)
- morganvachon 9y ago
  > "Or just resold whatever Compal/Clevo are building" Indeed, the Windows logo on the Super key in all but the "Manjaro Special Edition" confirms that. At least System76 takes the time and effort to customize the keyboard. I don't blame them for wanting to cater to the vastly underserved Linux enthusiast market, but they haven't impressed me.
8draco8 9y ago
One more thing: > designed and customised to run Linux - and only Linux. But super key still have Windows logo.
- Theodores 9y ago
  In the options I selected Ubuntu logo.
- oblio 9y ago
  They can change that, they even engrave your distro's logo.
- fabiomargarido 9y ago
  You can customize the sticker on the super key during checkout, choosing from many distro logos or other Linux related logos. Windows is also an option.
  - 8draco8 9y ago
    It's cheap, it's sticker! How company can sell "laptops and all-in-one powerhouses meticulously crafted to run Linux." and put a sticker on one of the keys because they couldn't "meticulously" prepare keyboard designed for Linux users. > No Windows or Mac here, folks So they are lying on their main page. Great!
    - fabiomargarido 9y ago
      Yeah, I hear you... Their design is far from "drop-dead gorgeous" for my taste. I was just pointing out that you're not really tied to Windows.
snvzz 9y ago
>and only linux Because, screw bsd users. Then there's the model that's branded "for manjaro", a distribution that almost nobody cares about and that every arch user will sneer at. They could get a clue. At least try to understand the target market.

> We create drop-dead gorgeous machines - designed and customised to run Linux - and only Linux. Only linux? Seems like a weird limitation... or am I understanding this wrong?

icebraining 9y ago

I think they mean "only designed and customized for Linux", not that it can't run other stuff. Essentially the same as 99% of laptops, except for Linux instead of Windows :)

torpcoms 9y ago
Although as someone mentioned below, they are rebranded Clevo machines, and really were designed to run Windows first. Station X is just offering a guarantee that they will run Linux properly.
- oeuviz 9y ago
  Be reminded that by looking at the outside you do not know what's inside.
freedomben 9y ago
Agreed. I think it means, "We only test and install Linux, and don't bother with other distros. Also only pick hardware that has linux support without considering whether other OSes support that hardware"

8draco8 9y ago

Don't want to sound rude but: "created"? Or just resold whatever Compal/Clevo are building with hand picked some components like WiFi card that happen to have drivers in Linux kernel?

mariusmg 9y ago
"just resold whatever Compal/Clevo are building with hand picked some components like WiFi card that happen to have drivers in Linux kernel" Ooohh...bingo :)
morganvachon 9y ago
> "Or just resold whatever Compal/Clevo are building" Indeed, the Windows logo on the Super key in all but the "Manjaro Special Edition" confirms that. At least System76 takes the time and effort to customize the keyboard. I don't blame them for wanting to cater to the vastly underserved Linux enthusiast market, but they haven't impressed me.

8draco8 9y ago

One more thing: > designed and customised to run Linux - and only Linux. But super key still have Windows logo.

Theodores 9y ago
In the options I selected Ubuntu logo.
oblio 9y ago
They can change that, they even engrave your distro's logo.
fabiomargarido 9y ago
You can customize the sticker on the super key during checkout, choosing from many distro logos or other Linux related logos. Windows is also an option.
- 8draco8 9y ago
  It's cheap, it's sticker! How company can sell "laptops and all-in-one powerhouses meticulously crafted to run Linux." and put a sticker on one of the keys because they couldn't "meticulously" prepare keyboard designed for Linux users. > No Windows or Mac here, folks So they are lying on their main page. Great!
  - fabiomargarido 9y ago
    Yeah, I hear you... Their design is far from "drop-dead gorgeous" for my taste. I was just pointing out that you're not really tied to Windows.

snvzz 9y ago

>and only linux Because, screw bsd users. Then there's the model that's branded "for manjaro", a distribution that almost nobody cares about and that every arch user will sneer at. They could get a clue. At least try to understand the target market.