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| DATE | 2017-04-25 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [Hangout of NYLXS] Linux Laptops
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http://www.techradar.com/news/the-5-best-linux-laptops-of-2017
The 5 best Linux laptops of 2017
By Desire Athow 5 days ago Laptops
Unleash your inner penguin…

There was a time when Linux was seen as an outcast operating system, and
indeed one that was labelled as a ‘cancer’ by Microsoft’s former CEO
Steve Ballmer.
Times have now changed as the 25-year-old operating system has made some
serious inroads in the server market, then in the cloud – not forgetting
that it underpins the most popular ecosystem out there: Android.
Because none of the main notebook vendors – bar Dell – offer Linux as an
OS option, this leaves other smaller companies the ability to carve a
niche for themselves.
Below are the five best Linux laptops of 2017 we’ve picked out using our
expert eye – note that they have been fine-tuned to run a specific
flavour of Linux (such as Ubuntu, for example).
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Also check out our look at the best free Linux firewalls

1. Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition
Ideal for those looking for a sleek-and-chic portable
Gorgeous designPlenty of connectivity optionsPoor webcam positioningOS
update still required for optimal performance
The XPS 13 retains its crown as the undisputed champion of the Ultrabook
market, and one can only admire Dell for its unwavering Linux support on
a flagship machine. Don’t be misled by the name – it’s not just for
developers, and can happily play less-demanding modern games at
reasonable settings.
Of course, such treasure comes at a price and though the QHD+ screen is
something to behold, some people will prefer to settle for the Full HD
version. Those who do will get a consolation prize of improved battery
life, but will never know the joy of the tiny pixels and vibrant colour
reproduction which the fancier screen is capable of.
You can buy the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition here

2. Alpha Litebook
Superb for those wanting a mainstream Linux laptop
Full HD resolution displayWide array of connectorsStill relies on a
traditional hard disk drive
Google and its armada of Chromebooks seem to have cornered the bottom
end of the laptop market, much to the chagrin of traditional Linux users
who demand far better value for money. However, one small vendor has
pledged to change the way things work.
Alpha Universal uses Elementary OS to power its Litebook laptop which
costs roughly the same as a Chromebook, but has twice the system memory,
far more expansion capabilities, a faster than average CPU (an Intel
Celeron N3150 quad-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz), a Full HD display
and 512GB of ‘replaceable’ storage (a traditional hard disk drive) plus
a 32GB SSD. With a very tempting budget price tag, this is a great way
for a beginner to explore the world of Linux.
You can buy the Alpha Litebook here

3. Purism Librem 13
Great for privacy fanatics
Designed to be ultra-secureTwo-year warranty by defaultRather expensive
Purism embarked upon a quest to build the most secure laptop ever and
(obviously) chose Linux (PureOS or Qubes OS) to power the device – it is
the only notebook vendor on the market to offer physical kill switches
as standard on its laptops.
Instead of going mainstream, the company tapped into the crowdfunding
community to gain more than $430,000 (around £335,000, AU$570,000) worth
of funding, allowing it to adopt a stricter ethos than most companies
when it comes to privacy, rights to free software and security.
So the Librem 13 might look and feel like a bog-standard laptop but
there's far more to it than meets the eye (for example, they designed
their own motherboards).
In addition, its commitment to Linux (and security in general) certainly
goes beyond most of the vendors on this list.
You can buy the Purism Librem 13 here

4. Dell Precision 17 7720
The world’s most powerful 17-inch workstation supports Ubuntu
Absurdly powerfulSupremely configurableNo support for dual GPUs
Hailed by Dell as the world’s most powerful workstation with a 17-inch
display, the Precision 17 7720 has one hidden feature – it can be
configured with Ubuntu 16.04 out of the box (don’t forget to remove the
Energy Star rating). As expected, it comes with a significant price tag
that approaches five figures when it is loaded with all bells and whistles.
It’s comforting to know that even the latest hardware (Xeon Skylake,
Quadro P5000, 64GB RAM etc) officially supports Ubuntu (albeit the LTS
edition) and is backed by one of the largest players in the market. It’s
a shame that Dell, as it stands, is the only major vendor offering
Ubuntu across a wide range of laptops catering for multiple segments.
You can buy the Dell Precision 17 7720 here

5. System76 Galago Pro
Looking for the ultimate Linux powerhouse?
Extraordinary expansion capabilitiesqHD+ display as defaultA cheaper
Full HD version should be offered
On paper, the Galago Pro from System76 is an absolute beast of a
machine, and yet it weighs less than most laptops which also have a
13-inch screen. This is a notebook that rivals the Dell XPS 13 Developer
Edition, featuring an aluminium chassis, and managing to make space for
up to 32GB of RAM (yes, 32GB) and up to 6TB of solid-state storage space.
If that wasn’t enough, it has a 13.3-inch qHD+ display, an Ethernet
port, an SD card reader, two USB ports and a Thunderbolt 3/USB
Type-C/mini-DisplayPort connector. In a nutshell, you will be hard
pressed to get anything in Windows-land that can deliver this sort of
compute power and storage capacity. Note that the laptop will ship in
May 2017, so you’ve got a month to wait before you can get your hands on
one – but it is possible to pre-order now.
You can buy the System76 Galago Pro here
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