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The Best Linux Laptops (2026): System76, Framework, and More
It came out in 2000, and it’s still supported by Debian Linux. I’ve installed Linux on every laptop I’ve tested since 2020. Almost all of them worked great, but some were easier to get running than others.Beyond supporting older hardware, Linux offers other user benefits, like greater control over operating systems that run on the Linux kernel, better security and malware protection, no unwanted software (bloatware), and faster performance.
- ▪It came out in 2000, and it’s still supported by Debian Linux.
- ▪I’ve installed Linux on every laptop I’ve tested since 2020.
- ▪Almost all of them worked great, but some were easier to get running than others.Beyond supporting older hardware, Linux offers other user benefits, like greater control over operating systems that run on the Linux kernel, better security a
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Scott GilbertsonGearSep 24, 2026 5:00 AMThe Best Linux Laptops, According to a Lifelong UserWhether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect Linux rig for you.Courtesy of System76CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe Linux operating system will run on just about any computer. I mean that literally. Remember the Intel Pentium 4 processor? It came out in 2000, and it’s still supported by Debian Linux.
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