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That's what happens with Windows. Most folks just use the included OS when they buy a computer, but I doubt many Linux users would.

Some of these vendors go the extra mile to load up coreboot or some other libre BIOS. There is also some effort put into finding components with solid Linux support. These may be good motivators to buy a Linux laptop, even if you intend to reimage it off the bat.

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Most of us here on HN would probably install our own OS anyway. And many buying from the websites listed also would.

But if you could go to your local hypermarket and buy a cheap Linux-laptop, I bet many customers would be happy with the installed OS.

The last, and only, time something like that happened was 15 years ago with the Eee PC. I still have mine somewhere around.