Why do people still recommend Thinkpads for Linux when there are Linux-oriented manufacturers now?
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?
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None of them are available in my country
Even if they'll sell one to you internationally, you're probably shit out of luck if something breaks and needs to be fixed under warranty.
I yearn for a starfighter and they send to my country but my government has an astronomical tax on anything priced over 200 dollars.