Re: Before Dimdows 10 Goes EOL, I'm Testing Linux To Save My Laptop From The Landfill

On Fri, 6/27/2025 4:11 AM, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

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On Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:21:09 -0400, Paul wrote:
 

The point is, the machine is on the list ...

 
Not the X220.
 

The processor is in the microsoft-maintained Windows 11 list.
 
This means the Health check (previous referred to as an Upgrade
Advisor), will give a passing grade to the unit.
No matter what the manufacturer may inadvertently or otherwise,
list for the unit.
 
The manufacturer responsibility, revolves around "driver provisioning"
and "tech support" for the item. That's why they make certain assertions
on the site.
 
The company that is dynamically altering the DVD images and provisioning
the Upgrade Advisor info, ultimately determines whether the OS
installation is "friction free" or not.
To the best of my ability, this unit will be a "friction free" one.