[gcb0]

Anything cheap from Asus or hp.

Debian. Check online if the model you want run Linux fine.

Vim and then a bunch of scripts to suit your project. Build. Collaboration. Etc.

[X4]

Avoid HP, they suck unless you buy their Premium models which again might have driver problems with Linux

[gcb0]

all big brands are like that for windows PC. either you pay 3/4 of a mac price, or you get crap.

lenovo, HP, dell...

that's why the 1st option is asus or some other chinese/korean medium brand.