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So I'm getting a new laptop and I'm considering Ubuntu as my OS. Ive just recently started to famarilize myself with Linux in a uni class, but I understand that it would suit my education well.

Now to my question. If I were to buy a new laptop, (considering the Huawei Matebook X pro, or a any other laptop with Windows installed from the get go. New/pre-owned) is there anything I need to be aware of. I read the installation guide on the Ubuntu website and it seems quite simple, but read some articles that had me worried, talking about performance issues, battery life decreases and so on?

Thank for answers!

einarsch
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  1. When in doubt, purchase from a vendor with a generous return policy.

  2. The Ubuntu installer has a "Try Ubuntu" environment so you can test your hardware BEFORE installing. Use it.

    Test, test, test BEFORE installing. Test your video, your audio, the camera, the microphone. Test playing a movie. Test your internet connection, your wireless, your bluetooth. Test all your peripherals, including printers, phones, and external drives.

    Make sure it all works before committing to an install. You are investing an afternoon for surety.

  3. Now you are ready to carefully install Ubuntu

user535733
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