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While not exactly mainstream yet, Linux has managed to carve out a niche in the budget laptop segment as well as among small and cheap netbooks with Intel's Atom CPUs. Browse all Linux related news and articles from Laptopical on this page and read reviews of the latest laptops with a preloaded Linux distribution.

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SimpleTech Simpledrive 500GB

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2009 by Laptopical.com

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The Signature Mini series lineup is both Mac and PC compatible and comes in a variety of capacities and colors with titles like blueberry, bubblegum and marshmallow, which are sure to leave you with a contact sugar high. Read More

Alpha of Moblin for Netbooks Now Available

Posted Friday, January 30, 2009 by Daniel Shain in Linux Laptops

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Intel-supported and Linux-based, Moblin is a new OS designed specifically for netbooks. The alpha is now out and ready to be tested by those brave souls out there who like to test products before they're actually ready to be used. Read More

Linux and SSD Options Confirmed For 10-inch Aspire One

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2009 by Daniel Shain in Linux Laptops

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Acer has come clean and announced their SSD and Linux options for the new 10" Acer Aspire One. Read More

Linux, XP Now Available For Dell Inspiron 12

Posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008 by Daniel Shain in Linux Laptops

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If the fact that it only came packaged with Vista deterred you from buying this oversized netbook, the wait is over. Dell has announced that for the first time it will offer the Inspiron Mini 12 with either XP or Ubuntu Linux. Read More

Apple Waiving License Fees For Mini DisplayPort Spec

Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008 by Laptopical.com in Microsoft Laptops, Linux Laptops

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Apple's is attempting to drive up adoption of the Mini DisplayPort specification by offering free licensing for it. Read More

March on Tux Penguins! - 7000 Linux Guides

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky

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TuxMobil isthe World Wide Web's biggest resource when it comes toLinux-based operating systems and laptop computers. Read More

Linux Deal in Full Gallop: The GazelleValue

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky

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Laptopicalis always on the hunt for a good value. Sure, we review our fairshare of more expensive gaming and business notebooks, but mostof all, we relish our role as the everyman's laptop blog Website-dare say, we are the champion of the everyday notebook user,from the classroom to the boardroom! Read More

Linux Certified - Preloaded PC

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky

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In the past we'vetalked about ways to transform your laptop from a Windows-basedversion to a cutting-edge Linux version, Read More

Linux Tips - Courtesy of the JemReport

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky

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There are numerous reasons why laptop owners are looking to open source Linux as their primary operating system. Top of the list is the possibility of improved security. However, compatibility issues with the Tux penguin can be daunting. Read More

TuxMobil's Survey Turns Heads

Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky

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Linux web site, Tuxmobil, has proven there is a wealth of information and support out there for Tux penguin fans, by chalking up the 4000th linux installation report. Tuxmobil have also just announced the winners of the GNU/Linux Awards 2005. Read More

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