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.