Ubuntu Laptop Buying Guide | Linux Today

Ubuntu Laptop Buying Guide

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MH
Matt Hartley
Nov 5, 2014

Over the years I’ve seen a lot of bad advice with regard to selecting the best Ubuntu laptop to purchase. To make matters worse, most laptop buying guides were Windows specific – not addressing Linux compatibility at all. In this article, I’ll share which brands of laptops are the best bet for Ubuntu users, and I’ll also share my insights about the advantages of choosing a Linux pre-installed laptop.

MH

Matt Hartley

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