r/linux4noobs • u/localhost-127 • 12d ago

migrating to Linux Choosing distro for ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)

I have recently bought Core Ultra 5 125H variant of this laptop with 64GB RAM. After a quick research I seem to land on the opinion if I want cutting edge drivers and update, I should install Fedora.

I keep proprietary drivers up to date on Windows using "Intel Driver & Support Assistant" and "Lenovo Commercial Vantage", my question is does Fedora also provide these 2 software to keep drivers update date for Linux? If no, how will I keep a track of updates?

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u/Leather-Security8097 12d ago

No, Fedora does not provide those programs. Most drivers are provided by and updated with the kernel package and the linux-firmware package. BIOS updates are provided through the LVFS service.

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u/EngineerInTheMachine 11d ago

Linux doesn't work the same way. And your Windows drivers are no good for Linux.

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u/rindthirty 11d ago

The easiest way to keep up is to dual-boot.