If a system supports linux officially, it will have an option for linux at purchase. If you don't see that option, it doesn't mean you can't run linux, but it does mean you're on your own - manufacturers will support ONLY what they ship.
I have run ubuntu and its derivatives on a couple of different Dell laptops, and so far the only problem I have is on the initial install one has to hook the computer up to the router via ethernet cable, as the wireless broadcom drivers will need to be downloaded for the wi-fi to work first. Other than that, linux has always worked like a charm for me.
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If a system supports linux officially, it will have an option for linux at purchase. If you don't see that option, it doesn't mean you can't run linux, but it does mean you're on your own - manufacturers will support ONLY what they ship.
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February 26th, 2011 21:00
I have run ubuntu and its derivatives on a couple of different Dell laptops, and so far the only problem I have is on the initial install one has to hook the computer up to the router via ethernet cable, as the wireless broadcom drivers will need to be downloaded for the wi-fi to work first. Other than that, linux has always worked like a charm for me.