[mybrid]

I've been using Linux Mint on Lenovo since 2011. I've never had a problem installing. The biggest ongoing issue is the Nvidia driver will crap out on some upgrades. Sometimes I can't display on external monitor, sometimes the sound won't go out the HDMI. Hint on all day laptop use: 1. External keyboard. I always use one even when travelling. There are many models like the JellyComb that will allow one to use the same keyboard with multiple laptops, just hit a button. 2. External mouse. If your hands aren't on the laptop then everything stays fresh on the laptop. Spill coffee on your cheap external keyboard or mouse? no problem just replace them. 3. I buy the 5 year onsite warranty for the $500 and it is great here in Maine. The come to the Starbucks and replace the keyboard or screen. 4. I use LVM snapshots and rsync my important files to a second disk and external disk daily/weekly.

So I just wanted to pushback on the notion that Lenovo today is not viable with Linux Mint. I've never had a problem with the installer. I keep up with the upgrades and with major upgrades I install from Live ISO on USB each time and restore my important files from backup.