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Hi

I run proxmox and Ubuntu machines on my server , but have always used a windows laptop(which is work based).

The work laptop now is very restricted so I was thinking of getting a laptop with Linux.

There are a few ThinkPad X1 carbon gen 7 i7 on sale in Europe.

I was wondering would they work well for Linux.

I just be using it as a daily driver , battery life is prob main concern.

Thank

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a Thinkpad X1 running the latest Ubuntu desktop. Works great, suspend works, hibernate works, etc. All in all running perfectly though I haven't tried the fingerprint reader.

[–] merthyr1831 2 points 1 year ago

The fingerprint reader is a bit of a gimmick anyway. I used it for a week then went back to my pin