From bfb7d22eed4fd29929dabdd7ca7dccd33b065c8d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:55:18 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98:=2020200114=2016=20Places=20?= =?UTF-8?q?to=20Buy=20a=20Pre-installed=20Linux=20Laptop=20Online?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/tech/20200114 16 Places to Buy a Pre-installed Linux Laptop Online.md --- ...Buy a Pre-installed Linux Laptop Online.md | 368 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 368 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20200114 16 Places to Buy a Pre-installed Linux Laptop Online.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20200114 16 Places to Buy a Pre-installed Linux Laptop Online.md b/sources/tech/20200114 16 Places to Buy a Pre-installed Linux Laptop Online.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..c57b44dfd3 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20200114 16 Places to Buy a Pre-installed Linux Laptop Online.md @@ -0,0 +1,368 @@ +[#]: collector: (lujun9972) +[#]: translator: ( ) +[#]: reviewer: ( ) +[#]: publisher: ( ) +[#]: url: ( ) +[#]: subject: (16 Places to Buy a Pre-installed Linux Laptop Online) +[#]: via: (https://www.2daygeek.com/buy-linux-laptops-computers-online/) +[#]: author: (Magesh Maruthamuthu https://www.2daygeek.com/author/magesh/) + +16 Places to Buy a Pre-installed Linux Laptop Online +====== + +Linux runs on most hardware these days, but most retailers do not have Linux operating systems pre-installed on their hardware. + +Gone are the days when users would only buy a Windows OS pre-installed laptop. + +Over the years, developers have purchased many Linux laptops as they work on major Linux applications related to Docker, Kubernetes, AI, cloud-native computing and machine learning. + +But now-a-days users are eager to buy a Linux laptop instead of Windows, which allows many vendors to choose Linux OS. + +### Why Pre-installed Linux? + +Now-a-days normal users also started using Linux OS because of its open source nature, security and reliability. + +But most of the retailers around the world do not sell Linux operating system pre-installed. + +It is difficult for Linux aspirants to find the compatible hardware and drivers to get Linux OS installed. + +So, we recommend to have Linux OS pre-installed computers instead of figuring out compatibility issues. + +Here we list the top 16 (not in particular order) manufacturer/vendor best known for preloaded Linux OS computers. + +### 1) Dell + +Dell is a US multinational computer technology company that commenced to sell and distribute pre-installed Ubuntu Linux computers for several years now. + +Initially it was started on 2012 as a community project called Sputnik. + +The strong community support to the project became a product. Over the year they launched the first Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition (Sputnik 3) after fixing some major issues in Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2. + +[![][1]][2] + +They sells Red hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux-based laptop for business use, developers and sysadmins. + +All systems are preloaded with Ubuntu but few of them were certified to install Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5 and RHEL 8. + +I hope you can install other distro as well if you want to run but i didn’t try it. + +The signature Linux products of Dell are **[XPS developer edition][3]**, **[Precision mobile workstation][4]** and Precision tower workstation. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [Dell Linux Systems][5] + + + +### 2) System 76 + +**[System76][6]** is an American computer manufacturer based in Denver, Colorado specializing in the sale of notebooks, desktops, and servers. + +From the year 2003, Sytem76 started to computers with the Linux operating system installed. + +They developed Linux distribution named Pop!_OS based on Ubuntu using the GNOME Desktop Environment for developers and professionals. + +[![][1]][7] + +The products are categorized majorly based on portability, storage, graphics and CPU performance. + +Lower laptop model Galago Pro is costing around $950 and higher models such as Adder WS and Serval WS are costing around $2000. + +They provide Destops(Thelio variants) in range of $800 to $2600. + +They also sell mini servers(Meerkat) ranges from $500 and Larger Servers(Jackal, Ibex and Starling) with preloaded Ubuntu ranges from $3000. + +They provide the laptop with the coreboot open source firmware, which is an alternative to the proprietary BIOS firmware. + +System76 ships their products to 60 countries all around the world in Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Zealandia. + + * **Availability:** To 60 countries worldwide + * **Product Details:** [System76][8] + + + +### 3) Purism + +Purism is a US-based company that commenced its operation in 2014. + +It manufactures the Librem personal computing devices with a focus on software freedom, computer security, and Internet privacy. + +[![][1]][9] + +Purism sell their products with PureOS installed, a Linux distribution based on Debain developed by purism. + +They sell multiple customized products such as Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones, Server and Librem key. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [Purism][10] + + + +### 4) Slimbook + +**[Slimbook][11]** commenced their operation in 2015 based in spain. + +It is a Linux friendly product that offers Laptops, Desktops, Mini Pc’s,All in one PC’s and Servers. + +[![][1]][12] + +It sell their products with with preloaded variety of Linux distributions, windows or both. + +They were the first to sell KDE OS installed. It is ideal for Linux beginners, since it is easy to use and easy to learn. + +The Laptop body is made of metal alloy based on aluminum and magnesium. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [Slimbook][13] + + + +### 5) Tuxedo Computers + +Tuxedo computers a german based company sells notebooks, desktops and mini computers with preloaded Linux. + +Their products desktop cost starts from around 480EUR, mini computers starts from 430EUR and notebooks starts from around 815EUR. + +They have both intel and AMD processors and come up with 5 years warranty and lifetime support. + +TUXEDO Computers are individually built computers and PCs being fully Linux-suitable. They sell their products to most part of Europe and USA. + + * **Availability:** Ships to many countries + * **Product Details:** [Tuxedo Computers][14] + + + +### 6) ThinkPenguin + +ThinkPengine is a US based company started their operation in 2008 to improve support for GNU/Linux and other free software operating systems. + +They sell desktops, notebooks, network equipment, storage devices, printers, scanners and other accessories that are compatible with Linux. + +They provide warranty from 90days to 3years based on the products. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [ThinkPenguin][15] + + + +### 7) Emperor Linux + +EmperorLinux is a US based company,since 1999 they provides Linux laptops with full hardware support under Linux. + +They offers Linux laptops with unique features such as Molecule RD3D using Sharp’s ground-breaking Auto-Stereo 3D display, Panasonic’s ToughBook line of rugged & semi-rugged Linux laptops. + +They also sell fully-functional Linux tablets, the Raven tablet (based on the ThinkPad X series). + + * **Availability:** USA (International shipping is available upon request). + * **Product Details:** [Emperor Linux][16] + + + +### 8) ZaReason + +ZaReason opened for business in the year 2007 based in US. + +They mainly focuses on R&D labs, businesses both small and large, universities and people’s homes. + +It has a long career building hardware for different distros such as Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu and Linux Mint Preloaded. + +[![][1]][17] + +And customer can even choose Linux disros of their choose other than specified. + +Their laptop ranges from $999 to $1699. Their desktop and mini computers ranges from $499 to $1199. + +They do sell desktop specific for game lovers (Gamebox9400). + +Default warranty will be for a year. Additional cost includes for extending the warranty till 3 years. + + * **Availability:** USA and Canada + * **Product Details:** [ZaReason][18] + + + +### 9) LAC Portland + +LAC(Los Alamos Computers) Portland is a US based company, provides Linux-based computers configured and supported by GNU and Linux professionals since 2000. + +They sell Lenovo desktops(ThinkCentre and ThinkStation) ranges from $845 to $2215 and laptops(ThinkPad) ranges from $926 to $2380. + +They install and sell Linux distors such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debain, Fedora, CentOS, Scientific Linux, Open SUSE and Free DOS. + +They provide five years hardware and labor warranty with on-site support options backed worldwide by Lenovo. + + * **Availability:** USA + * **Product Details:** [LAC Portland][19] + + + +### 10) Entroware + +Entroware is a UK based company specialized in providing Ubuntu based computing solutions and services since early 2014 based on customers requirements. + +They sell Ubuntu and Ubuntu MATE powered Desktops, Laptops, and Servers using modern and high quality components. + +[![][1]][20] + +They do sell mini computers and All-in-one computers. + +Desktop ranges from $499 to $1900, laptops ranges from $740 to $1900 and server ranges from $1150 to $2000. + +They also sell accessories such as OS recovery drive, external hard drive, etc. + +The default warranty is for 3 years, they have three warranty plans for which additional may include. They also provide software support. + +Entroware currently ships to UK, Republic of Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. + + * **Availability:** UK and other European countries (Republic of Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain). + * **Product Details:** [Entroware][21] + + + +### 11) Vikings + +Viking is based in Germany, sells Libre-friendly hardware certified by the Free Software Foundation with preinstalled Debian, Trisquel or Parabola Linux based on customer requirement. + +They sell desktops, laptops, servers, routers, mainboards, key generators, PCI cards and usb sound adaptors compatible with Linux. + +The Linux laptops and desktops by Vikings come with core boot or Libreboot. + +Their desktop ranges from 895EUR, laptop ranges from 250EUR and servers ranges from 990EUR. + +They provide refurbished/used parts: mainboard, CPU(s) with rigorous testing of all parts and also gives a comprehensive guarantee for all parts of the system. + +Their product warranty varies from 1year to 3year, with subsequent additional charges. + +They ship to all part of the world with very few exceptions such as North Korea. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [Viking][22] + + + +### 12) Juno Computers + +Juno Computers is company based in UK comes with pre-installed elementary OS or Ubuntu. + +They provide an application known as Kronos which allows for quick and easy installation of commercial applications such as Chrome, Dropbox, Spotify, Skype, etc. + +Their laptop ranges from $945/357EUR to $999/933EUR and mini PC ranges around $549/490EUR. + +They provide a 1-year limited warranty on all manufacture problems. + +Currently they ship to mainland USA, some Canadian provinces, and most part of the world includes South Africa, Asia and Europe. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [Juno Computers][23] + + + +### 13) Pine64 + +Pine64 is a US based community platform that offers laptops (**[Pinebooks][24]**), Pine Phones, Pine Watches(PineTime), Single board computers and other compatible Linux accessories. + +It commenced its operation in the year 2016 powered by ARM devices. + +[![][1]][25] + +The laptops ranges from $100 to $200. + +All single board and accessories sold on the Pine store are entitled to a 30 days Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, but provide online support through their forum. + +They almost ship to most part of the country, refer site shipping policy for more details. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [Pine64][26] + + + +### 14) Libiquity + +Libiquity is a US based company with R&D investments and its own personal computer brand since 2011. + +They offer laptop(Taurinus X200) preloaded with Trisquel and comes with ProteanOS, a free/libre and open source embedded operating system distribution endorsed by Free Software Foundation. + +Laptop ranges starts from $375. Product comes with limited warrant of 1 year. Currently their shipping are limited to US. + + * **Availability:** US + * **Product Details:** [Libiquity][27] + + + +### 15) LinuxCertified + +LinuxCertified an US based company offers lenovo desktops and laptops with Linux distros preinstalled. + +Various preloaded Linux distros offered are Ubuntu, Fedora, Open SUSE, CentOS, Redhat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Enterprise Linux. + +Desktops(ThinkStation) ranges from $899 to $2199 and laptops(Z1, LC series) ranges from $899 to $2199. + +Product warranty is for one year. They ship their product within US. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [LinuxCertified][28] + + + +### 16) Star Labs + +**[Star Labs][29]** was created by a group of Linux users, who created the ultimate Linux laptop for their own use. + +It’s based in the United Kingdom which sells laptops with Linux pre-installed. + +[![][1]][30] + +Star Labs offer a range of laptops designed and built specifically for Linux. + +All of their laptops come with a choice of Ubuntu Linux, Linux Mint or Zorin OS pre-installed. + +It is not limited to the above three distributions, and you can install any Linux distros on their hardware, and it runs flawlessly. + + * **Availability:** Worldwide + * **Product Details:** [Star Labs][31] + + + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://www.2daygeek.com/buy-linux-laptops-computers-online/ + +作者：[Magesh Maruthamuthu][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://www.2daygeek.com/author/magesh/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 +[2]: https://www.2daygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dell-xps-13-developer-deition-2.png +[3]: https://www.linuxtechnews.com/dells-new-xps-13-developer-edition-is-powered-by-the-10th-generation/ +[4]: https://www.linuxtechnews.com/dell-launches-three-new-dell-precision-developer-editions-laptops-preloaded-with-ubuntu-linux/ +[5]: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/overview/cp/linuxsystems +[6]: https://www.linuxtechnews.com/system76-has-announced-new-gazelle-laptops/ +[7]: https://www.2daygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/system76-1.jpg +[8]: https://system76.com/laptops +[9]: https://www.2daygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/librem-1.jpg +[10]: https://puri.sm/products/ +[11]: https://www.linuxtechnews.com/slimbook-is-offering-a-new-laptop-called-slimbook-pro-x/ +[12]: https://www.2daygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/slimbook.jpg +[13]: https://slimbook.es/en/comparison-slimbook-pro-x-with-other-ultrabooks +[14]: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Linux-Hardware/Linux-Notebooks.tuxedo +[15]: https://www.thinkpenguin.com/catalog/notebook-computers-gnu-linux-2 +[16]: http://www.emperorlinux.com/systems/ +[17]: https://www.2daygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/zareason-1.jpg +[18]: https://zareason.com/Laptops/ +[19]: https://shop.lacpdx.com/laptops/ +[20]: https://www.2daygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/entroware.jpg +[21]: https://www.entroware.com/store/laptops +[22]: https://store.vikings.net/libre-friendly-hardware/x200-ryf-certfied +[23]: https://junocomputers.com/store/ +[24]: https://www.linuxtechnews.com/pinebook-pro-199-linux-laptop-pre-orders-ansi-iso-keyboards/ +[25]: https://www.2daygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pinebook_Pro-photo-1.jpg +[26]: https://store.pine64.org/ +[27]: https://shop.libiquity.com/ +[28]: https://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html +[29]: https://www.linuxtechnews.com/star-labs-offering-a-range-of-linux-laptops-with-zorin-os-15-pre-installed/ +[30]: https://www.2daygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/starlabs-1.jpg +[31]: https://earth.starlabs.systems/pages/laptops