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I think the point is that most modern laptops don't offer good linux support (which are without a doubt have the best developer experience, aside from ~debatabl
by augusto-moura 5y ago
I think the point is that most modern laptops don't offer good linux support (which are without a doubt have the best developer experience, aside from ~debatable~ macOS'es). Either they lack good driver support or need you to hack config files/kernel params. So yeah, I still type for "developer laptops" or "laptops with good linux support" when I'm searching new computers, and no, a basic off-the-shelf Dell Inspiron (or any other "piece of junk") doesn't cut it
- pjmlp 5y agoDepends which kind of developer, there is a big world out there beyond UNIX CLI and daemons with Web UI.
- tadfisher 5y agoThere are basically two requirements I have for Linux hardware: an Intel wireless card, and a non-Nvidia GPU. I haven't really been let down so far by sticking with only those two requirements, aside from some teething pains with Lenovo's AMD ThinkPads.
- trelane 5y agoSystem76 actually _does_ have good Linux kit. They work hard to make sure it actually works (usually in the firmware), they don't just slap Linux on some white box odm and ship it.