84

Linux on a 2in1 for Uni(lemmy.world)

posted
by
Avatar
Defaultplace@lemmy.world
in
Avatar
linux@lemmy.ml
40 comments
hidereport

Hello linix@lemmy, I got fixed on the idea of replacing my iPad with a 2in1 like the thibkpad X13 for uni since I use the keyboard with my iPad a lot. The only time I need to take handwritten notes is in chemistry, mathematics and to annotate PDFs. Does anyone here have experience with convertibles running Linux? What would be the best one for palm rejection and writing?

I was unable to find reviews on reasonably modern hardware. Until now I have my eyes set on an Thinkpad X13 since it is Ubuntu certified at least. Thanks :)

Sort:
HotTopControversialNewOld
You are viewing a single thread.
View all comments
Avatar
flashgnash@lemm.ee
16 points

Don’t get a Lenovo yoga they kinda suck

Not sure about the ThinkPad yogas, only used a non -thinkpad one but I’m sure someone will chime in

From what I hear, ironically enough the surface pros are pretty good for Linux

permalink
report
reply
Avatar
Cralder@feddit.nu
8 points

I had a surface pro 4 with Linux for several years. The install process is a bit annoying since you need to get the custom surface kernel but other than that it worked great. I had a lot of issues with the hardware (unrelated to Linux), but I’ve heard that it has gotten better with the newer versions

permalink
report
parent
reply
Avatar
rufus@discuss.tchncs.de
8 points
*

I happen to own one of the Thinkpad Yogas.

Both are entirely different product lines. Unless something changed in recent years. I like mine. And I’ve seen the ones without the ThinkPad branding in a store. They’re cheap. But that’s about it.

permalink
report
parent
reply
Avatar
PropaGandalf@lemmy.world
2 points

You are right. On an university install event I installed fedora on a fairly recent model of it with secure boot and everything. As I have heard it works really well.

permalink
report
parent
reply
Avatar
krash@lemmy.ml
2 points

Surface pros work, but they’re not ideal for linux. Expect struggle during the installation, and be aware some parts of the hardware won’t work.

permalink
report
parent
reply

Linux

!linux@lemmy.ml

Create post

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word “Linux” in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

Rules

  • Posts must be relevant to operating systems running the Linux kernel. GNU/Linux or otherwise.
  • No misinformation
  • No NSFW content
  • No hate speech, bigotry, etc

Related Communities

Community icon by Alpár-Etele Méder, licensed under CC BY 3.0

Community stats

  • 7.4K

    Monthly active users

  • 6.6K

    Posts

  • 180K

    Comments

Community moderators