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[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Makes sense - probably will perform better and they don't have to pay for a license.

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 9 points 1 week ago

I wouldn't even blame Lenovo for not passing over the savings of Linux. Because that means, they have a huge reason to sell Linux based systems, as they make more money from each unit this way.

[–] Die4Ever@retrolemmy.com 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I actually thought Microsoft excuses handhelds from Windows licensing fees? Or discounts them?

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

No idea, it's just regular Windows 11 underneath so I don't believe it's exempt from licensing.

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 13 points 1 week ago

This is the way.

[–] mr_MADAFAKA@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago