Most Linux users install the OS on a computer. Linux has wide compatibility, with drivers provided for all types of hardware. This means it can run on almost any PC, whether a desktop computer or a laptop. Notebooks, ultrabooks, and even obsolete netbooks will run Linux.

Can I install Linux on any PC?

Linux can run from just a USB drive without modifying your existing system, but you’ll want to install it on your PC if you plan on using it regularly. Installing a Linux distribution alongside Windows as a “dual boot” system will give you a choice of either operating system each time you start your PC.

Can Linux run on any hardware?

You can install Linux on almost any computer hardware — Mac or Windows PC. There is a reason, when you buy a computer to run Linux, that you should get one with Linux pre-installed.