AndrewSo, I’m looking at a new machine to replace the daily driver macbooks, and given *everything* I’m disinclined to give more money to Apple. Windows is a no go, so I’m hoping to get a good Linux machine this go around. It’s replacing an M2 MBP, so any 14/16inch thinner laptop is a good start. Framework is out for supporting shitty people, and system76 seems to be a lot quieter, other than opposing age checks, so I’m not sure on them. Any recommendations are welcome #linux #LaptopRecommendation
/2 I should note I’ve tried doing a bit of research, and I feel like some of the users I supported in my helpdesk days. I’m confident enough to get a machine with the specs I need, and I’m capable, if not willing to do my own support, but I’m really hoping to find something actual humans recommend because they like the machines or the people who make them. #linux #LaptopRecommendation
Bryan Redeagle 
@ii_infinitum I've pretty much just always used used and refurbished laptops. Mostly Thinkpads and Thinkbooks. I'm happy with them, and the only bit that doesn't work is the fingerprint reader.
Granted, I do pretty tame things on them. No fancy graphics things and such.
@bryanredeagle I’ve been looking at a thinkpad. It’s the route I think I’d go if I went with something from a major vendor. I’m a network engineer, so my requirements are terminal emulator mostly, but I do want to be able to play Workers and Resources via crossover/WINE for autism reasons.