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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Why aren't linux hardware shops on Ubuntu's certified hardware list? (ubuntu.com)

submitted 1 year ago by onlinepersona@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Where are Purism, System76, Tuxedo Computers, Starlabs, SlimbookES, and others? Instead there's Dell, HP, ASUS, and Fujitsu...

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

When I bought a system76, I didn't think for a second to check whether it was on Canonical's list. I didn't even know there was a certification.

So I believe the poster meant, a buyer can be sure they are getting hardware with linux support regardless of a list kept by ubuntu. But if you are buying from a brand that has no pledge to be linux friendly, a list of what works out of what's available helps.