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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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I'm returning my Lenovo laptop that gave me tons of compatibility issues and getting this Dell XPS 13 instead. Thoughts? (www.bestbuy.com)

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I'm going with this Dell and returning my Lenovo Slim 7 Pro. In my previous thread saying I switched to Windows I read that Dells offer great compatibility. I ordered this Dell XPS 13 and plan on going with Pop OS. Thoughts on this? Good choice?

Edit: Apparently it's certified with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. I assume I should go with This particular Ubuntu version then?

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[–] solidgrue@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

Dell > Lenovo most days. Buy the Ubuntu edition to spurn the Windows license, then install whatever.

[–] Lichtblitz@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 10 months ago

The Lenovo business models (ThinkPad series) are amazing value. My 11 year old laptop is still going strong.

Just stay far away from any Lenovo non-business models.

[–] M500@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I’ve been wondering what the best non-Mac laptop is. Like something that’s premium feeling without being the same price as a Mac.

I have a Lenovo laptop-14 that I really like, but it’s a bit thick and the screen is a bit dim at times. The speakers are also very quiet.

Is an xps what I should be looking at?

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I can say that my old XPS 13 felt premium, and the speakers blew me away with how good they were.

But XPS models, just like MacBooks, are far from cheap

[–] M500@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago

I just priced one out and you get about double the ram and 2-4x the storage space of the air.

So, while I agree they are expensive, they are nowhere near MacBook pricing. Mac pricing is insane.

Also there are two different body styles and one is like $400 more but the specs I think are the same otherwise.