I've been working for almost 5 years now as part of the Lenovo Linux program enabling Linux on our PC (non-server) devices - covering laptops, desktops, workstations and edge devices. When I started I had no idea how many different pieces went into a laptop and the work that happens behind the scenes.

This is an overview into what goes into making these devices work - looking specifically at the different HW components and work that the vendors do; so that we as Linux users get to enjoy the hardware.

Note - this is not intended as a Lenovo presentation, and won't be focused on the Lenovo pieces. I just thought it might be interesting to share some of the work that I see happening in the industry that benefits us all.