If you wish to use a Linux laptop, you might assume you could purchase a Home windows PC and set up Linux on it. That is not the case should you look into these PC makers that promote Linux-native computer systems.

This listing definitely is not full, however it contains some producers, ordered alphabetically, which are well-established within the Linux area of interest. Additionally, I am solely together with Linux-exclusive sellers. Another manufacturers, like Framework, are well-regarded within the Linux group, however promote Home windows licenses with their units on request.

The next body themselves as promoters of Linux particularly and open supply values basically, making Linux accessible by letting you skip handbook Linux installations. Additionally they provide devoted buyer assist, that means you do not have to depend on dialogue boards and previous Stack Alternate posts to unravel your technical points.

Kubuntu Focus

You would possibly already know Kubuntu, the Ubuntu spinoff distro that makes use of the KDE Plasma desktop setting as a substitute of GNOME. However do you know {that a} Kubuntu-first laptop developer exists?

They’re referred to as Kubuntu Focus, and I’ve reviewed a few of their laptops earlier than, just like the Ir16 Gen 2. I even ended up shopping for one myself. The group relies in Michigan, which implies not like many different Linux producers, you do not have to get your Linux PC shipped abroad should you dwell within the US.

All Kubuntu Focus laptops and PCs include the identical Linux distro put in, an version of Kubuntu the corporate itself maintains referred to as the Kubuntu Focus Suite. It comes with a number of preinstalled instruments, together with quite a lot of dev ops and machine studying software program, plus some customized system administration instruments. You possibly can really obtain and check out the distro your self should you’re so inclined by going to the Kubuntu Focus Suite download page.

Laptop computer With Linux

The aptly named Laptop With Linux model is owned by the corporate Comexr B.V., which relies within the Netherlands. They promote, unsurprisingly, laptops with Linux. Shaking issues up although is the actual fact in addition they promote one mini PC, an Intel NUC13. They’ve a ton of equipment too, together with odds and ends like HDMI/VGA adapters and a bootable USB drive with Tails, so you will get a whole and versatile setup in a single order.

In contrast to Kubuntu Focus, Laptops With Linux offers you’ve gotten quite a lot of decisions when it comes to pre-installed Linux distros. You possibly can select from any of the next:

• Ubuntu
• Kubuntu
• Xubuntu
• Ubuntu MATE
• Ubuntu Studio
• elementary OS
• Zorin OS
• Fedora
• Manjaro
• Debian
• Linux Mint
• Kali Linux
• KDE Neon
• EndeavourOS
• MX Linux

Should you’re skilled and know what you need, it’s also possible to ask that your PC haven’t any working preinstalled. You will must be ready to manually install Linux or one thing else your self in that case.

Star Labs

Star Labs is a producer based mostly within the UK that sells mini PCs and laptops with Linux preinstalled. What makes them stand out from the remaining may be their inclusion of a 2-in-1 laptop computer of their lineup, referred to as the Starlite. Contact-based Linux experiences are a uncommon discover.

The Linux distros Star Labs will preinstall for you is not fairly as expansive as Laptop computer With Linux, however it does have the noteable addition of Qubes OS, a distro famously endorsed in 2016 by Edward Snowden. The complete listing of Linux distros Star Labs will set up for you is:

• Ubuntu
• elementary OS
• Linux Mint
• Manjaro
• MX Linux
• Zorin OS
• Qubes OS

Star Labs additionally stands out on this listing for its assist, on most fashions, for coreboot. It is an open supply UEFI firmware that replaces the BIOS experience that sometimes is proprietary. If that does not sound like one thing you care about, then don’t fret about it. However should you do get a pc with coreboot, it is undoubtedly one thing you’ll be able to brag about to your geek associates.

System76

System76 is a Linux-first firm with a wide array of type elements, together with laptops, desktops, workstations, mini PCs, and even servers should you’re an enterprise buyer. They’ve not too long ago added coreboot assist to a lot of their computer systems, identical to Star Labs. Additionally they have their very own line of mechanical keyboards, together with DIY kits and elements to your personal initiatives.

What System76 may be finest recognized for within the Linux world although is its customized Linux distro, Pop!_OS. It has been a favourite, particularly amongst Linux avid gamers, for some time now.

Extra not too long ago, System76 made headlines by its growth of its personal desktop setting. Pop_OS! has historically include a personalized model of GNOME, however they have been constructing a alternative for GNOME from the ground-up, referred to as COSMIC. They’re retaining it open supply, so competing distros can nonetheless undertake COSMIC for their very own functions. Garuda Linux, for instance not too long ago introduced the release of Garuda COSMIC.

Tuxedo Computer systems

Tuxedo Computers, taking its title from the Linux mascot Tux, might need the widest number of Linux-first {hardware} on this listing. Having been within the enterprise since 2004, the Germany-based operation sells a number of fashions in nearly all classes of laptop, and so they’re even developing their own Linux ARM notebook. Additionally they have some fascinating peripherals, like an exterior laptop computer water cooler referred to as Tuxedo Aquarius accessible with sure laptop computer fashions.

Your preinstalled distro choices are far fewer than the {hardware} choices. You could have a alternative between vanilla Ubuntu and the corporate’s personal Ubuntu spin, Tuxedo OS. It has a model of the KDE Plasma desktop setting that the model describes as, “… appropriate for freshmen with a big and versatile function set for Linux professionals.” Similar to with Kubuntu Focus, you’ll be able to obtain and take a look at the distro your self should you’re so inclined.

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Once more, I did not make a whole listing right here. There are manufacturers you understand like Lenovo that promote PCs with alternate options to Home windows, as you may see in our listing of the best Linux laptops. There are additionally a ton of Linux mini PCs you can buy on the market if you understand the place to look.