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?

  • eksbEnglish
    654·
    1 year ago

    Because not one of those laptops have a TrackPoint style mouse.

        • AZERTY@feddit.nl
          13·
          1 year ago

          I always called it a nub. I haven’t used one as an adult but I could definitely see myself calling it the clit mouse.

          • M0oP0o@mander.xyz
            92·
            1 year ago

            Nub is correct, also nubs are best laptop mouse once you get to know them.

            Edit, Lenovo now calls them “Caps” and that is lame.

              • M0oP0o@mander.xyz
                4·
                1 year ago

                A few benefits:

                • You turn off the touch pad and then you can type without hitting the mouse
                • Using the laptop in awkward positions (crammed behind a rack for example) is a lot easier
                • Minimal movement needed to use, not going to yeet a coffee over.
                • Once you get the hang of them they seem more responsive then a touch pad and a bit more precise (opinion I know)
              • agent_flounder@lemmy.one
                2·
                1 year ago

                Same. I had a couple of Thinkpads ages ago and just couldn’t get used to it. Not enough control over acceleration and deceleration. I guess it is nice to not have to relocate your hand from the kbd all the time but…yeah.

          • Fonzie!@ttrpg.network
            21·
            1 year ago

            In the Netherlands, I’ve always known it as “the clit”, the same goes for my dad who’s been in the IT since the 80s.

    • ikiru@lemmy.ml
      22·
      1 year ago

      I love clits and nipples but I always found that nub so weird.