[kwlug-disc] laptops with Linux preinstalled

[Doug Moen]

Lenovo now sells 24 Thinkpad models with Linux preinstalled.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/09/lenovo-launches-new-oem-linux-thinkpad-and-thinkstation-pcs/

I have ordered the Thinkpad T14 with AMD Ryzen 7 processor. It's a custom build, and won't arrive until Nov 3. This may be related to the AMD CPUs being in short supply.

Although I like thin + light ultrabooks, I decided against the T14s. Ron reported quality problems with Lenovo ultrabooks, and notebookcheck reported severe thermal problems with the T14s+AMD model (there is no room in the chassis for a proper cooling system). The AMD processor I ordered has 8 CPU cores and 448 GPU cores, and that requires good cooling.

I will probably install PopOS, based on seeing Jason's presentation. I'm also interested in trying out PopOS's new tiling window manager.
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