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Yes definitely. See this forum [0] for a potential manufacturer who tries as good as a small manufacturer can by offering computers without an OS and also are careful when selecting components, but they can in no way guarantee linux compatibility or offer Ubuntu pre-installed because it would cost too much.

  [0]: http://forum.novatech.co.uk/t/linux-compatibility-what-are-the-best-current-laptops-to-choose-from-any-experience-im-thinking-novatech-for-a-new-laptop-i-wont-use-windows-anyway/621