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In appreciation of Linux on Thinkpads (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by JoMiran@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I just wanted to make a post in appreciation of the beautiful experience of running Linux on a Thinkpad as a main system. I picked up my X1 Extreme 2nd gen (now known as the P1) in 2019 and never even booted its Windows OS. Pop!_OS went into it immediately and it has only let me down once (grub screw up that was relatively easy to fix). I'm looking at this system that has been in constant use for almost seven years and I just cannot find a reason to upgrade to the P1. It's just flawless.

Linux on a Thinkpad is the ultimate workhorse IMHO.

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[–] marcdw@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Yes, ThinkPad is great for Linux. Only had/have a few but always a pleasure to use. So reliable. Plus I really don't like touchpads so ThinkPads for the win. Even have two ThinkPad standalone keyboards (one wireless, one wired) for when I hook up to a mobile device, media box, or mini PC.

T21, Pentium III - Slackware 12 & Windows XP

SL510 2847DKU - MX Linux 21.2.1_(respin) FVWM_Ext, OpenBSD, and Void Linux

E15 Gen 3, AMD Ryzen 7 - Slackware 15

X1 Carbon Gen 3, Intel Core i7 - Fedora KDE Plasma Mobile Spin

Anyone know if it's possible to use the SIM slot in the X1 Carbon? Also, any recommendations for an alternate distro that is ideal for that laptop/tablet combo?

[–] Twongo@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

For mobile internet with a SIM you might wanna check out this Arch Wiki Page. It´s actually easy to set up in KDE BUUUUT my Thinkpad (T420) only supports 3G, which has been shut off in my country.