Ask HN: Dell XPS Developer Edition (OS Change from Windows to Linux)

2 points by Hussain_Shaafiu 9y ago ↗ HN

Hi Guys, i recently ordered for an XPS 13 developer edition from US dell shop and my order was rejected due to the credit card as it should be issued from US when purchasing products from dell US, and now I'm thinking of buying a brand new XPS 13 with preloaded Windows and install Linux Ubuntu on it. Let me know if this would be a good idea. Buying a brand new dell with windows os and completely changing the os to linux.

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bad_vibes 9y ago ↗

You submitted this question, deleted it and again submitted it? Please don't do that, you give me bad vibes.

jk2323 9y ago ↗

I have an DELL XPS 13", probably a much older version. Kubuntu runs fine on it.

brudgers 9y ago ↗

My personal preference when installing Linux on a Windows machine is to put Linux on a new (and possibly second) hard drive. As an aside, several Dell Precision Mobile Workstaions allow for installing multiple hard drives. The Precisions receive really good long term support and are available with more powerful options than the XPS series.

Good luck.

gbtw 9y ago ↗

i am sure you could have a dell reseller order it for you at some mark up.