Non-profit OLPC's XO notebook has jumped from its original estimated price of $100 and now faces pricing competition from commercial laptops As component prices drop, the aggressive pricing of ...

The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs. Born almost five years ago, Focus Computers ...

Lenovo is quietly offering Linux pre-installed on some laptops in the US and Canada, undercutting the Windows tax by around $140 (around €130) or CAD 211 (around €144) depending on the model. A Reddit ...

Chromebooks evolved past web-only basics. Debunking five big myths on updates, peripherals, app hacks, and when they beat ...

I bought an older HP omnibook (4150b) and every distro I've thrown at works like a charm (currently FC2). The only problem I've had is getting Debian Sarge working with the touchpad ...

Laptops can be expensive, and many people have a hard time justifying putting thousands of dollars down for the latest and greatest technology from the biggest major laptop brands. It's easy to see ...

I need some help please for recommendations on a Linux laptop that is as thin as the razor blade for less then $500.00 The laptop, if possible to purchase, would be new and from a reputable website.

Opting for a cheaper laptop led to poor battery life, touchpad faults, and slow performance. Upfront savings on a laptop may lead to unexpected expenses down the line. The experience of investing in a ...

After years of searching for the perfect laptop—and making this search part of my full-time job here at WIRED—I've given up. I am sorry to say there is no such thing as the perfect laptop. There are ...