I have a thinkpad lying around. I have used Linux over the last 5 years and I an NOT a power user. I use Mint and it gets the job done for me.

Lately though, the whole libre software bug bit me and I want at least one machine that is libre compatible through and through. I have heard some stuff like Parabola and GNUIX or something like that, but thought it best to ask around first before even thinking about something like this.

My work essentially involves writing documents (LaTeX and LibreOffice), doing statistical analysis, and making lectures. I access emails via Thunderbird. That’s it.

Does anyone here daily drive a fully libre laptop?

  • ace_garp@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    Yes, Trisquel GNU/Linux on 2 laptops, a desktop, and a HTPC. I’ve been using Trisquel for 15 years(since Awen release), after running Debian with non-free disabled for a while.

    The laptops are Thinkpads from minifree.org which provides libreboot and ensures compatibility with libre firmwares.

    Trisquel is Ubuntu, with all the non-free software and binary blob firmware removed. Hardware that does not have a fully free driver will not work.

    It is an easy install, rock solid when using, and has a knowledgeable and helpful community.

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    The other libre distros I think about checking one day are Guix or Parabola. https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.en.html

    I recommend everyone to have at least one fully free distro installed, just to experience what the original vision of libre computing is.