find a nice laptop without software

[nathanielfirst]

hi, i am new to linux and open source software and I'm wondering what the best place to buy a laptop without preloaded software, as i'd be using open source variants instead?

if i could customize it and get a warranty would be best... but i know that's probably too much to ask for

[Freston]

I've searched long and hard before I bought my notebook, as I had the same question. It depends on where you live, but the best bet is online. Machines like Zepto are available without software, as are others.

[Pipps]

Where in the world do you live?

I imagine that the cheapest non-Windows-bundled netbook in your local highstreet store would do the trick for Linux!