I’ve noticed in the Linux community whenever someone asks for a recommendation on a laptop that runs Linux the answer is always “Get a Thinkpad” yet Lenovo doesn’t seem to be a big Linux contributor or ally. There’s also at least six Linux/FOSS-oriented computer manufacturers now:

So what gives? Why the love for a primarily Windows-oriented laptop when there are better alternatives?

      • AZERTY
        13•2 years ago

        I always called it a nub. I haven’t used one as an adult but I could definitely see myself calling it the clit mouse.

        • @[email protected]
          7•2 years ago

          Nub is correct, also nubs are best laptop mouse once you get to know them.

          Edit, Lenovo now calls them “Caps” and that is lame.

            • @[email protected]
              4•2 years ago

              A few benefits:

              • You turn off the touch pad and then you can type without hitting the mouse
              • Using the laptop in awkward positions (crammed behind a rack for example) is a lot easier
              • Minimal movement needed to use, not going to yeet a coffee over.
              • Once you get the hang of them they seem more responsive then a touch pad and a bit more precise (opinion I know)
            • @[email protected]
              2•2 years ago

              Same. I had a couple of Thinkpads ages ago and just couldn’t get used to it. Not enough control over acceleration and deceleration. I guess it is nice to not have to relocate your hand from the kbd all the time but…yeah.

      • Papamousse
        2•2 years ago

        In France I’ve always call this a clit or clito since they exist (80s? 90s?)

        • The Ramen Dutchman
          1•2 years ago

          In the Netherlands, I’ve always known it as “the clit”, the same goes for my dad who’s been in the IT since the 80s.