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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

A well-known vendor in the Ubuntu Linux community when it comes to hardware, for its sleek laptops and elegant, unobtrusive desktops.

Flag of the USAWorldwideShips to selected countries from the USA
ZaReason computer

ZaReason

A variety of robust machines built with love and passion, by people with high standards. The growing company is well-appreciated among the community.

Flag of the USAFlag of New ZealandWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA and New Zealand
  • ThinkPenguin, a remarkable vendor truly dedicated to software freedom, pre-install and support Ubuntu as well as a distribution with no proprietary drivers, named Trisquel.
    Flag of the USAWorldwideShips worldwide from 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
  • Dell now sells a high-end laptop marketed towards developers, pre-installed with Ubuntu.
    Flag of the USAFlag of CanadaAvailable in the USA and Canada

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
  • Puget Systems can install the Linux distribution of your choice on any of their highly-customized, high-end machines.
    Flag of the USAFlag of CanadaShips in the USA and Canada
  • JeremyCarter.ca sells a number of Linux-preinstalled computers in Ottawa (ON).
    Flag of CanadaWorldwideShips worldwide from Canada
  • Inatux sell a few medium-range computers pre-installed with Linux distributions.
    Flag of the USAShips in the USA
  • Ohava have a beautiful line of Ubuntu computers for sale, but have suspended sales of laptops.
    Flag of the USAWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA
  • JNCS, a custom computer assembler, pre-install (and can commercially support) Ubuntu on all of their servers and some of their consumer PCs. Among these, two desktops are dedicated to Linux gaming.
    Flag of the USAShips in the USA
  • Los Alamos Computers specializes in high-end (Thinkpad) computers, with a variety of configurations and GNU/Linux distributions to choose from.
    Flag of the USAShips to the USA
  • The eRacks company sells a few laptops and desktops with a wide choice of Linux distributions.
    Flag of USAWorldwideShips worldwide from the USA
  • Linucity sell Linux PCs lost within a horrifying, lurid website.
    Flag of the USAShips in 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
  • LinuxNow, an Australian vendor, sell a great number of laptop and desktop computers, which come pre-installed with a Linux distribution at the choice of the customer.
    Flag of AustraliaShips within Australia
  • The Linux Emporium sell a number of laptops, among which high-end ThinkPads, pre-installed with Ubuntu.
    Flag of the UKWorldwideShips worldwide from the UK
  • TinyGreenPC distribute Fit-PCs (see below) and other compact, powerful but silent families of desktop computers. They come pre-installed with Linux Mint, a Ubuntu derivative.
    Flag of the UKWorldwideShips worldwide from the UK
  • Tasty-Bytes sell desktop and laptop computers that can be pre-installed with Ubuntu.
    Flag of the UKShips in the UK
  • KamaTech sell a sober Ubuntu desktop computer, as well as a gaming model pre-installed with the Steam gaming platform.
    Flag of the UKShips in the UK
  • The UK Clearance Centre sell a number of refurbished computers of all kinds; most can be pre-installed with Linux Mint at no cost.
    Flag of the UKShips in 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
  • LinuxComputers.nl have a handful of computers on offer in their simple and elegant webshop, all pre-installed with Ubuntu Linux.
    Flag of the NetherlandsFlag of the EUShips within the EU from the Netherlands
  • 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
  • Linux-Onlineshop have a rather large offering of Linux-preinstalled notebooks (including netbooks) and desktops.
    Flag of GermanyWorldwideShips in many countries from Germany
  • ixsoft have built up a rather comprehensive (though rather overwhelming) catalog of computers of all sizes pre-installed with Linux.
    Flag of GermanyWorldwideShips worldwide from Germany
  • b-c-s can pre-install Linux distributions on the hardware that they sell.
    Flag of GermanyShips in Germany
  • Linutop sells a tiny fan-less PC running a customized version of Ubuntu from a memory stick.
    Flag of FranceWorldwideShips worldwide from France
  • ALUSA sell power-efficient desktops as well as a range of laptops pre-installed with the Linux distribution of your choice.
    Flag of portugalWorldwideShips worldwide from Portugal
  • Ray Technology sell a small fanless desktop as well as a laptop, each pre-installed with a RayOS, a specifically-designed Linux distribution.
    Flag of Saudi ArabiaWorldwideShips worldwide from Saudi Arabia
  • Evo Technologies sells small, energy efficient desktop computers preinstalled with the Ubuntu and Amahi distributions.
    Flag of KoreaWorldwideShips worldwide from Korea
  • The Fit-PC is a miniature, powerful fanless desktop computer shipped pre-installed with Linux by a number of resellers.
    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: April 27th, 2013

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