Ten years after the release of a groundbreaking Linux suite preinstalled on a commercial laptop Sputnik-projectIt was announced by Dell and Canonical XPS13Plus It is the first OEM computer A certified For Ubuntu 22.04 Long Term Support (LTS). This makes it an easy way to own a functional PC without having to worry about whether every component is Linux-capable.
Developer Edition models of Linux-equipped laptops were already available, worth it 1.289,00 USD, but currently ships with older 20.04 LTS software Long-term support releases keep what they promise in the box with the end of standard support for that release Planned for 2027 and end-of-life in 2032. Certified devices are lab-tested for each component’s compatibility, meaning your device will have specific drivers installed that will ensure all its features work properly.
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Of course, this applies to devices sold as developer editions with Linux out of the box, but it also applies if you’re installing a new operating system on a device that originally shipped with Windows 11. Burton George was one of Dell’s men behind Project Sputnik. inside Interview with 2019 ForbesAnd He explained that the Developer Edition brand is intended and implemented to save a few dollars and prevent people from mistakenly buying a Linux laptop to get an unexpected experience. Dell ships Ubuntu on many other computers these days – including other flavors in the XPS line XPS 13 redesigned standard stand So it is unlikely that the approved list will remain short forever.
The Ubuntu 22.04 LTS package was officially released on April 21st and it has a long list of upgrades for you to use. hereIncluding better power management, new touchpad gestures and improved support for Bluetooth audio devices.
If you want to get your XPS 13 Plus with hardware-optimized version 22.04 and its “capacitive touch functionality,” Dell says there are several ways to get there. one Order a new XPS 13 Plus laptop And wait for shipment from August. That being said, if you’re in a hurry (and you backed everything up anyway), you can do a clean install and you’re good to go. The final option is to wait until August 4th when Ubuntu 22.04.1 is released as all LTS users will click the upgrade path so you have to do as little work as possible.
