Doghouse – Linux on Laptops

Doghouse – Linux on Laptops

Article from Issue 236/2020
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Maddog examines the complicated relationships between laptop manufacturers, computer stores, and Linux users.

It was recently announced that Fedora was going to be supported on Lenovo laptops [1].

Some GNU/Linux people complained that it was Fedora. Some people complained that Lenovos were "expensive." Some people complained that there might be "bloat-ware." Some people just complained. No wonder some manufacturers and store owners hate free software people!

I have more than a few deep scars from 50 years in the computer industry. I am about to teach you several lessons. Don't bother arguing with me … I am right … you will lose.

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