Linux Laptop Buyer's Guide: Tips And Resources To Find The Perfect Laptop For Your Favorite Distro

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There is one question that's dominating my interactions with Linux users on social media lately: "I want to buy a new laptop to run Linux, but do I have to purchase one from a company like Dell, Purism or System76? Aren't we at a point where Linux 'just works' on anything?" The answer isn't black and white, but I'll do my best to give you a sensible response and explain the advantages of buying a computer that's purpose-built for Linux, as well as what you can expect when snatching up any modern laptop from HP, Acer, Asus, Lenovo and other OEMs that ship with Windows by default.
Linux uses less of your computer's resources than Windows, so the hardware requirements for running a Linux distro may not be as steep as Windows 10. But the specs you're looking for will vary depending on your needs. So here are some basic scenarios alongside the minimum CPU, RAM and space requirements you should look for...
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