• Resol van Lemmy
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    15 months ago

    I wonder why not that many people do this. And those that do usually only give you Ubuntu and nothing else.

    I mean, there’s the Slimbook and all, but shipping to my country is more expensive than a US cable subscription for one month.

    • @[email protected]
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      15 months ago

      Because do they sell Linux laptops, Microsoft can simply charge them more for Windows liscences

      • Resol van Lemmy
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        15 months ago

        So I guess the Linux options that aren’t Ubuntu simply get thrown out the windows because of this (pun massively intended)?

          • Resol van Lemmy
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            15 months ago

            I simply don’t ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It’s usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I’m probably just misinformed. If that’s the case, there’s this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it.

            Why do I keep asking for downvotes?

            • @[email protected]
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              15 months ago

              It’s because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it’s still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it’s a good base