Linux Compatibility Hardware List Launches. Posted on July 10, 2006 9:26 AM by Rob Williams. In an effort to create a more definitive resource for the collectivism of Linux-compatible hardware, ...

Linux veterans probably know about this already, but I’ve had a few people ask me how to find Linux-friendly laptops lately, and my answer is always the Ubuntu Certified Hardware Database.

Broader support these days by major PC hardware and peripheral manufactures has made the Linux hardware compatibility more widespread, but no one's claming "mission accomplished" on this yet.

Linux Hardware Compatibility. Existing Computer: To perform a quick test of whether an existing computer will handle Linux, obtain a Linux "LiveCD." ...

If the user is planning to buy new hardware, then also you have to keep compatibility in mind. Your choices are limited with laptops: you have to buy a branded laptop.