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Re:Microsoft is not rebasing Windows to Linux by ShamelessC on Monday October 12, 2020 @12:24PM (#24756091)
If you're just asking me personally - absolutely I have! I had to sell my MacBook because of the pandemic and I deeply miss my i3-clone yaourt.

I'm running regolith with i3 using an X server on my WSL 2 install. It even has GPU passthrough now! It's been super pleasant experience having the best of both worlds without having to reboot.

If you're asking to make a point, I'll just say that it takes a level of tech savvy to even know _how_ to find a Linux laptop that runs smoothly. That is the problem I'm referring to.

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Re:Microsoft is not rebasing Windows to Linux by michaelmrose on Monday October 12, 2020 @07:56PM (#24760887)
The best logical answer would be to buy something that comes with linux after reading a review to ensure that it meets your needs.
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Re:Microsoft is not rebasing Windows to Linux by ShamelessC on Tuesday October 13, 2020 @10:07AM (#24765659)
Right that's gonna be my strategy going forward. I should have mentioned I had to stick with windows on my gaming rig because I don't currently have the money for a new laptop.

I've heard Dell and the Thinkpads work well with Linux. Got any other suggestions?

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