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Lenovo goes all in with the Linux desktop with over two dozen Ubuntu Linux powered PCs and laptops

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      3d12
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      Asking the real questions. I'm happy to support Lenovo in bringing Linux to market, but not if they're going to be pocketing the cost of a Windows 10 license on every machine sale.

      Also, will these cost less than their Windows-activated alternatives? (They should.)

      Asking the real questions. I'm happy to support Lenovo in bringing Linux to market, but not if they're going to be pocketing the cost of a Windows 10 license on every machine sale.

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      1. Amarok
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        Microsoft is fond of eating that cost to prevent this clear market price advantage from appearing.

        Microsoft is fond of eating that cost to prevent this clear market price advantage from appearing.

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    2. sjvn
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      At this point, it looks like they'll cost about the same. Stay tuned.

      At this point, it looks like they'll cost about the same. Stay tuned.

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      1. mat
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        I have a brand new T15P and the linux support is just fine. It's not 100% - the fingerprint reader needs a little fiddling but by all accounts is easy enough although I can't be bothered because I...

        I have a brand new T15P and the linux support is just fine. It's not 100% - the fingerprint reader needs a little fiddling but by all accounts is easy enough although I can't be bothered because I don't need it; and the ongoing nVidia/Wayland shitshow is a thing but the latter is hardly Lenovo's fault.

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    Lenovo is getting serious about the Linux desktop, with support for almost 30 ThinkPads and ThinkStations.

    Lenovo is getting serious about the Linux desktop, with support for almost 30 ThinkPads and ThinkStations.

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  4. Eric_the_Cerise
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    I've got a 9-10 year old ThinkPad that I just upgraded to the latest version of Mint ... still works just fine.

    I've got a 9-10 year old ThinkPad that I just upgraded to the latest version of Mint ... still works just fine.

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