Laptops With Ubuntu Preinstalled - The Easy Way To Try Linux!

[BugJackBaron]

I have noticed that in many stores there are always some laptops - often in the 13000 -18000 baht midrange -

that have Ubuntu as the default OS.

So if you are in the market for a laptop(I think I've seen Toshiba doing this) and want an easy way to play

with linux, why not buy one of these?

What models have you seen with linux preinstalled?

[dave_boo]

System76 has online configuration options...

[keeniau96]

Ubuntu is very, very easy to install as fresh install on any laptop just using their downloaded file burned onto a CD. I find Linux Mint to be even easier than Ubuntu, but it's really a matter of taste or minor preferences and tweaks, either one is simply great to use as well as easy to install.

[TwentyBaht]

Would also suggest that a live-cd/usb is the easiest way to try Linux on any machine.

But, that said, a follow on install on some recent Samsung laptops would warrant some Googling. (Also, discussed on a recent TV thread.)

FWIW, a Puppy Linux live-cd has been used for several years on the guesthouse computers. The OS loads into memory each startup, and persistence is maintained via a file on the harddrive. The persistence file can also be located on a USB flashdrive - obviating the need for a harddrive.

Cheers