I’m currently using an HP with Windows 11 and WSL but I’d love to switch to Linux, proper - at least just on my development machine. I’m standard LAMP, though I also would use Node and Rails, too.

I use AI and PS (though I’m familiar with Inkspot and Gimp, if WINE isn’t perfect for them), Visual Studio Code/Codium, Git, and Chrome/Firefox.

What are some of the best places to look for machines that can work for this? I’d prefer Debian, though I’m fine with Ubuntu. I’ve looked at Dell but they seem limited with what is available.

    • katy ✨@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
      2·
      2 years ago

      Is it pretty seamless on a laptop you picked up from a retailer with Windows on it? Like in terms of picking right up and going after installing?

  • danielfgom@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    2 years ago

    Lenovo laptops generally work well with Linux but even your HP should run it fine.

    However if you have the budget definitely get a machine from a dedicated Linux OEM like System 76, Tuxedo, Slimbook etc. That’s also one in the UK who I can’t remember. Just Google it.

  • sajran@lemmy.ml
    4·
    2 years ago

    I see that Framework and System76 were already mentioned. I would add Slimbook and Tuxedo Computers to the list.

    I was just in a market for a Linux laptop and I really wanted a Framework but it’s not available in my country so I settled on Slimbook Executive 14 instead. I have it for around a month now and I’m very satisfied.

  • Decker108@lemmy.ml
    3·
    2 years ago

    I’ve (almost) always had good experiences with Lenovo laptops, especially T-series or X1 Carbon.

  • driverdone@lemmy.ml
    2·
    2 years ago

    I wanted to try a framework laptop, but it’s not available in my market. I have had good experiences with dell and thinkpads that have official linux support.