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Better Vendors: Any. I currently have a Teclast laptop that I imported and wiped to put Linux on. Worked out of the box. Previous system was a Chromebook Pixe
by techrat 5y ago
Better Vendors: Any.
I currently have a Teclast laptop that I imported and wiped to put Linux on. Worked out of the box.
Previous system was a Chromebook Pixel LS. Ran like a champ.
It's not difficult to get a Debian derivative running on virtually any system by this point. And that's what PopOS is. A Ubuntu spin. You think they're putting work into the kernel for hardware support? Hah. Nope. They're not.
Linux Focused? Well, if you want Linux that badly, you'll find a way to make it happen. It's easier to install Ubuntu onto a system than it is to install Windows 10.
If it means I have to buy a Dell XPS13 and format Windows first, at least I know I'll be getting higher quality hardware at a lower price instead.
System76 is Clevo garbage. Garbage with Linux is still garbage.
- istingray 5y agoAh I see what you mean. Yeah, a Linux focused vendor is a must have for me which means Teclast and Chromebook are out. I'm coming over from Mac and have no interest or time to dive into Linux. Even if 99% works, that 1% is too much for me. I did consider a Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition. But, I need Linux to thrive long term. Linux is a side project for Dell and Lenovo. Their hardware is better but I need real Linux support.
- techrat 5y agoI would have no problem supporting System76... if the foundation of their hardware wasn't whiteboxed crap to begin with. The insane markup for subpar hardware is what leaves a bad taste in my mouth on top of that.
- istingray 5y agoWell said, I look forward to their custom laptops in the future!