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[–] ultrasquid@lemm.ee -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you're getting a prebuilt (which most people do) then drivers will be preinstalled.

[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, same if you had Linux pre-installed.

[–] ultrasquid@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unfortnetly, very little hardware comes with Linux preinstalled.

[–] techognito@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Let me present you with a few:

  • Lenovo (can deliver with both Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise)
  • HP (specify distro in order)
  • Dell (Specify distro in order)
  • System76
  • Slimbook
  • Tuxedo Computers
[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just checked Lenovo from Google Search. I only checked the British site, but if you select "No OS" instead of Windows 11 Home, it's -90£ (115USD)!

Holy hell! I didn't realize Windows license makes up such a big part of the price.
Now I wonder how much of the price it could be with the cheap Umax laptops sold in Czech republic and Slovakia. They start at €130 with Windows Pro license.

[–] techognito@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I believe Windows license cost change based on GDP of the country where it's sold. So might not be the same savings, unfortunately.

Lenovo also have Red Hat Certified on alot of their computers, which mean every component will work with RHEL.