[mdlug] Linux push an economic phenomenon?

[John Wiersba]

Garry Stahl wrote:

> Yes, Apple hardware looks nice, it's still and Intel under the hood.  I
> like thinkpads because that grungy, dull looking finish is nigh
> indestructible.  I've had thinkpads older than dirt that looked brand
> new.  Thus far they have all been Linux friendly.  My current T-61 came
> loaded with Linux.

Unfortunately, all the Thinkpads I've see have their control key in the wrong 
place (what's more important IBM: Ctrl or Fn key placement?).  So, not very 
vim/linux-friendly from that perspective.  That's likely the only thing that 
kept me from buying one.