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Shopping for a laptop as a Linux user:

Screenshot from the Simpsons where Otto is talking to Marge and Homer standing next to a window in their house with a caption “Oh wow, windows!.. I don’t think I can afford this place.”

  • @[email protected]
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    249 months ago

    In Europe, laptops without an operating system (often referred to as DOS installed) are available. Prices start from 300 EUR.

    • @TimeNaanOP
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      149 months ago

      I am in Europe but these laptops are rare in the low price end unfortunately.

      • @[email protected]
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        59 months ago

        Perhaps it depends on the country. In any case, I recommend buying the laptop that suits you best in terms of price and not paying attention to the operating system. I just set a filter in the online store for “Ryzen 5” and I don’t see any difference in price between laptops with Windows and laptops without the operating system. It’s better to find out how well the laptop supports Linux.