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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by TimeNaan@lemmy.world to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world

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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."

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[-] michael_palmer 24 points 4 months ago

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

[-] TimeNaan@lemmy.world 14 points 4 months ago

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

[-] michael_palmer 5 points 4 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.

this post was submitted on 26 Feb 2024
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