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No restrictive software to remove;

GNU/Linux working out-of-the-box.

Get a Linux computer without having to pay for a Windows license! The following vendors sell hardware pre-installed with software that’s free as in freedom – so you should not have to remove anything. They were selected for their focus on simplicity and quality.

System76 laptop

System76

The pride of the Ubuntu Linux community when it comes to hardware. Sleek, carefully selected and assembled laptops; elegant, unobtrusive desktops.

USA FlagWorldwideShips so selected countries from the USA
Ohava netbook

Ohava

Ohava stand out from the crowd with a delightful, crisp and clean line-up of rather sexy Linux computers.

Flag of the USAWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA
ThinkPenguin AirPro

ThinkPenguin

A remarkable vendor truly dedicated to software freedom — ThinkPenguin pre-install and support Ubuntu as well as a distribution with no proprietary drivers, named Trisquel.

USA FlagWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA
  • Zareason sell a variety of robust machines built with love and passion, by people with high standards. The little company is greatly appreciated among the community.
    USA FlagWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA
  • Los Alamos Computers specializes in high-end (Thinkpad) computers, with a variety of configurations and GNU/Linux distributions to choose from.
    USA FlagShips to the USA
  • EmperorLinux sells an array of medium- to high-end laptops. They ship with their own Linux distribution or a choice of 6 popular alternatives.
    Flag of the USAWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA

See also the following vendors, sorted loosely by geographical location:

  • LinuxCertified has a variety of laptops on offer, which they pre-install with the distribution of your choice.
    Flag of the USAWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA
  • Freedom Included sell a small laptop pre-installed with only free software (including the BIOS firmware).
    Flag of the USAWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA
  • JeremyCarter.ca is a Canadian boutique computing services company selling a few Linux-preinstalled computers in Ottawa (ON).
    Flag of CanadaWorldwideShips worldwide from Canada
  • The Codelock Computer company sell robust desktop PCs that come as fully encrypted Ubuntu systems.
    Flag of CanadaWorldwideShips worldwide from Canada
  • The eRacks company sells a few laptops and desktops with a wide choice of Linux distributions.
    Flag of USAWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA
  • Genesi USA sell a modestly-priced Ubuntu netbook in the United States; they also have a worldwide-store.
    Drapeau of the USAFlag of the EUInternationalShips worldwide from the USA and Europe
  • It is often possible to buy Linux notebooks on Amazon – the offer changes too quickly for us to keep up on this page.
    USA FlagShips in the USA
  • Inatux sell a few medium-range computers pre-installed with Linux distributions.
    USA FlagShips in the USA
  • Blackstone Systems [flash website] sell a selection of high-end computers which come with Ubuntu pre-installed.
    USA FlagShips in the USA
  • Linucity sell Linux PCs lost within a horrifying, lurid website.
    USA FlagShips in the USA
  • The Linux Emporium sells a few laptops with a dual core processor and Ubuntu pre-installed.
    Flag of the UKWorldwideShips worldwide from the UK
  • Abaco Computers sell a sturdy, touchscreen-enabled Linux laptop as well as minimalist desktops.
    Flag of ItalyFlag of the EUShips in Europe from Italy
  • The Binario Etico cooperative sell refurbished computers in Rome (Roma), on which they install Debian or Ubuntu.
    Flag of ItalyLocated in Rome, Italy
  • Linux-service.be sells several Ubuntu laptops and desktops, as well as multi-user kiosks.
    Flag of BelgiumFlag of the EUShips to the EU from Belgium
  • Hettes have a well-furnished shop of Ubuntu- and Suse-preinstalled computers of all sizes.
    Flag of the NetherlandsFlag of the EUShips within the EU from the Netherlands
  • Mingos sell several laptops and desktops pre-installed with Ubuntu.
    Flag of the NetherlandsFlag of the EUShips within the EU from the Netherlands
  • Zinside has a specialized hardware (touchscreen and mini-desktops computers) on offer, which can come pre-installed with Ubuntu.
    Flag of FranceWorldwideShips worldwide from France
  • Linutop sells a tiny fan-less PC running a customized version of Ubuntu from a memory stick.
    Flag of FranceWorldwideShips worldwide from France
  • ComputadoresLinux sell a range of Ubuntu-preinstalled computers in Colombia.
    Flag of ColombiaShips within Colombia
  • Evo Technologies sells small, energy efficient desktop computers preinstalled with the Ubuntu and Amahi distributions.
    Flag of KoreaWorldwideShips worldwide from Korea
  • Fit-PC is a small Linux-preinstalled desktop that Ships for less than $400.
    WorldwideShips worldwide from a variety of vendors
  • The open-pc community selects a few desktop PC vendors based on stringent quality and openness criteria.
    WorldwideShips worldwide depending on vendors

None of these links are commercial. This is a hand-picked, subjective, fully disinterested list.
Feedback about vendors? Proposals for inclusion? please get in touch with Olivier.

Last update: December 11, 2011

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