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Why can't I just buy it without being charged for preinstalled spyware? (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by TimeNaan@lemmy.world to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
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Shopping for a laptop as a Linux user:

Screenshot from the Simpsons where Otto is talking to Marge and Homer standing next to a window in their house with a caption "Oh wow, windows!... I don't think I can afford this place."

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[–] lilith267@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

Lenovo has official support for Ubuntu on all laptops which translates very well to other distros. IMO the Thinkbook gen 6 having fully upgradable ram and decent specs is a really good deal for a Linux laptop *when on sale

[–] TimeNaan@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yet they don't sell laptops without windows in my country.

[–] derpgon@programming.dev 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Buy a second hand machine, try before buying, choose a ThinkPad. Mine is going strong 5 years now, daily work driver.

[–] TimeNaan@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

I already have a used ThinkPad and have been using it for many years. I'm trying to get a second laptop, but for reasons I can't choose a used one. Only new machines and in a low price bracket. There's just nothing that comes without preinstalled Windows and associated tax.

EDIT: Why is this getting downvoted?

[–] derpgon@programming.dev 3 points 4 months ago

I see, well you'll probably have to either eat the cost or contact a small seller directly and see if he can do a device without Windows for lower price. Worst case scenario you'll get denied.

[–] gaylord_fartmaster@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Maybe find a Chromebook you can install Linux on?

[–] TimeNaan@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

That's a cool project, but I need something with a little more power than a Chromebook.

[–] domin8r@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

And AFAIK they offer the option to customize your laptop and there is also an OS option. Was there where I ordered mine. Had the choice of 2 Linux distros I believe or just no OS at all which was my choice.