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Desktop/Laptop: 'Secure' Boot (Kill Switch, Back Door, TPM/DRM) Kills Ubuntu Downloads, Wired Reviews System76 Pangolin Pro Linux Laptop
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The Register UK ☛ Ubuntu Noble's likely last point release lands, then loses its desktop download [Ed: thanks, 'secure boot']
Ubuntu 24.04's likely final scheduled point release barely made it out the door before an installer bug sent its x86-64 desktop image back to the workshop. Meanwhile, October's interim release is approaching.
24.04.5 was released on September 10, but its x86-64 desktop installation image was withdrawn after a bug caused the installer to crash when users selected the extended installation option. Other images and official flavors are unaffected.
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Wired ☛ Review: System76 Pangolin Pro Linux Laptop [Ed: This seems to be paid marketing disguised as a "review"]
At the beginning, I said the Pangolin Pro is overkill for most people's needs, which is true. Although the Pangolin is actually cheaper than the smaller System76 Lemur Pro (review coming soon), the more portable Lemur Pro might be a better fit for many. However, if you're doing highly intensive things with your laptop, building local AI models or training custom agents, compiling software, or just want a powerful, future-proof machine, Pangolin is one of the best Linux laptops I've tested.
If you're a Linux user looking for a 16-inch laptop with all the bells and whistles, and one that isn't crazy expensive or crazy heavy, this is the machine I would get.