Let's see who considers the Linux options when they see they can get the same machine for 200 bucks cheaper. I hope other brands start considering doing this too.

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 28 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (6 children)

It's more probable people buying cheaper and then installing Windows afterwards - a lot more probable than starting their tech life from scratch.

[–] theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world 20 points 6 days ago (1 children)

starting their tech life from scratch

Lol that's an exaggeration

[–] Droechai@lemm.ee 26 points 6 days ago

I once installed Linux on my machine and my physical keyboard magically transformed into a Dvorak keyboard and the mouse vanished, replaced by a note saying "Terminal is more ergonomic".

Made the setting up ritual way harder than it should have been :(

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 6 days ago

Sure, and they'll be pirating it, a net benefit if it reduces Microsoft's monopoly.

[–] Ziglin@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Then they could just not have an is preinstalled. No need for Linux first unless you don't already have a device to create the ISO with. (Which is something I'd expect most people to have access to if they know how to install windows)

I really do believe that this is marketed towards people who want to use Linux.

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 days ago

I believe so as well. It's a worthy initiative in my opinion.

[–] aski3252@lemmy.ml 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

People who are tech savy maybe. Most consumers have no clue how to install windows (or any OS) with an iso though.

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 days ago

But they have friends, neighbors, nephews that do know. 😉

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yep, get ISO from Microsoft's website (don't even need to sail for that part) then activate it using a super easy to find tool...

[–] TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.zip 3 points 6 days ago

Iex(iwr get.activated.win)

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 6 days ago (3 children)

You're really saying that they'd buy a laptop for cheap and install a new OS and aquire a key and all that? While I have your attention, are you interested in this bridge I have to sell you?

Suggesting that the average end user is more likely to reinstall an OS and aquire a key than to just learn how to use the new OS is fucking laughable.

[–] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think most people would just use Windows without activating it

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago

I've seen that on so many PCs when someone would call me that something doesn't work on their PC. People aren't bothered by it as one would think. 😄

[–] xtools@programming.dev 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

free Windows activation is just one powershell command away

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago

For you and me yes... 😄

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 0 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

Your POV is laughable. 😄

Don't you know that everybody has that one friend, nephew, neighbor, colleague etc. that they ask for advice when buying a new laptop?

I am one of those friends, nephews, neighbors that helps out in such situations. I don't sit on my high Linux cloud smartassing average people to throw away that little bit of tech literacy they've gathered over the years while using Win and Win related software for a Linux learning experience they don't want.

I help them out to save money and still get what they need.

As for people that don't have such a person, they won't be saving money to get an OS they've never heard of. They'll get the option with Win installed. If anyone thinks differently, obviously has no contact with regular people outside of tech. 😄

[–] richieadler@programming.dev 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"Do a favor to somebody and it becomes your job".

Welcome to a lifetime of free tech support.

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

People find ways to make it up to you. My circle of friends and relatives, everyone has a different skill set and we help out each other. As for the freeloaders, we got rid of them long ago.

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Your POV is laughable. 😄

Right back at ya champ 😎

Don't you know that everybody has that one friend, nephew, neighbor, colleague etc. that they ask for advice when buying a new laptop?

I was that guy and did front line tech support for a few years, and still do when I have to.

Plenty don't, or can only rely on their work IT guy who may or may not be able to help them. Assuming they have an IT guy and haven't farmed the work out to an MSP who doesn't always have the time to help.

Just because your limited life experience says it doesn't happen, that doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

[–] circuitfarmer 12 points 6 days ago

I love it.

Though some people will certainly take it wrong. The "iPhone is more expensive because it's better" people will happily pay their Windows tax, assuming they're even in the market for a Lenovo.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 45 points 1 week ago

Not only that. The software is so much better.