Linux PCs

"Support for external monitors is pathetic, I realized MacOS doesn't support daisy chain like Windows and Linux, on top of that each display looks blurry because MacOS doesn't like 27in monitors or 1440p. "

"But now that steam is becoming more Linux friendly I think I will be steering away from windows and toward Linux and MacOS,"

"The battery seems okay. It will run Linux, but there is no sound and Bluetooth does not work at this point, but the hardware is new so that should improve in a few months."

"It’s fast, the IS will run everything from Microsoft Office to Linux apps. It will even run you iOS apps from your iPhone or iPad. "

"Big learning curve for windows and linux users. Good battery life. Not great for gaming, ML. "

"I've used both PC (Windows and Linux) and Mac alongside each other for decades, and the M4 MacBook Air has replaced my brownout-inducing gaming laptop for all but, well, gaming (of course). "

"Linux compatible....On first startup installed Linux Nix OS on it. Works flawless and was super easy to install even with secure boot....I was looking for a solid but inexpensive laptop for basic use; web browsing, documents, spreadsheets etc.. and that I could install and run a Linux system on. Turns out this Lenovo laptop works perfectly for my purposes!! "

"Good with Linux"

"I have always used non-Mac hardware to run Windows or Linux. I was running sound for a musical and the software they use is only available on a Mac. "

"Historically I’ve been a Linux and Windows power user with the only reason to use Apple being their touchpad and build quality. "

"I can develop and can test my stuff in native MacOS, and VM Windows and Linux all on the same machine using Parallels. It handles anything I throw at it with incredible speed. "

"They could probably fit a 75-80Wh battery and made this a near-perfect laptop. Linux (Ubuntu): This was a major deal breaker for me as well, since I need Linux for software development. ...Linux: Yes...After hours of research it was apparent that installing Linux was not really possible...waiting on a needed Bios update from Lenovo. "

"I’m already up and running with a WSL (windows subsystem for Linux), Docker Desktop, and VSCode environment. Technically you can do this through emulation on a Mac, but this skips a layer of frustration. "

"That limits you a bit if you're used to the performance of Linux + GPU setups. Extended heavy lifting (like longer sessions or local fine-tuning) can heat things up, and it might throttle over time. "

"There is also an option to get a Linux terminal window up, but I am not sure how useful that will be to most people in the market for this type of computer. == Summary == This is a machine with several compromises, but it is built to hit an affordable price point. "

"It is impossible with Linux. If you enjoy dual booting or maining Linux, you can’t do it with this laptop. "

"Not a big fan of the current Microsoft business model, but it is what it is, and I will probably switch the old machine to some version of Linux. Bottom line is that I would recommend the OnmiDesk to anyone looking for a capable platform for Win 11 with a bit of extra horsepower."

"Revitalize Your Chromebook with Linux!...Make your Chromebook EPIC - by enabling Linux developer mode. Access a Linux terminal, update the kernel, and install powerful apps like LibreOffice or GIMP locally. ...My son loves it but it is weird that it doesn't support Linux. Besides that it is an affordable option for a laptop for a kid"

"Product works as intended, if you have an iPhone, it’s a no-brainer unless you’re a Linux wizard"

"Great cpu performance for the price. Runs Linux (crostini) well and I can do docker based Python development. "

"I also love that you can install Linux on it. I went with Fedora with this system. "