Desktop certification program
Canonical collaborates with the world’s leading vendors to optimize and certify Ubuntu on hundreds of laptops, desktops, and workstations for a securely designed and constantly updated platform.
Whether built with the developer in mind or to power AI ambitions, these out-of-box platforms give practitioners everything they need to transform their enterprise IT.
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Why buy a certified Ubuntu desktop?
Preloaded with Ubuntu
Ubuntu certified PCs ship with a clean version of Ubuntu, straight from Canonical
Works out of the box
Canonical performs hundreds of rigorous tests to ensure all Ubuntu functionality works out of the box
5 years of support
Certified PCs are continuously tested throughout the lifetime of the preloaded Ubuntu release
Optimized images
PCs preloaded with Ubuntu at the factory come with an optimized image to provide users with the best experience for their hardware
Latest hardware
Collaboration with Intel, Nvidia and AMD guarantees Ubuntu runs flawlessly on the latest CPUs and GPUs
Battery life
Ubuntu certified PCs meet the most stringent energy regulations — Energy Star, CEC
Reliability
Ubuntu certified PCs undergo rigorous testing to ensure they perform flawlessly after 30+ suspend/resume cycles
Ready for enterprise
Get enterprise-grade coverage for Ubuntu-certified PCs through Ubuntu Pro, Canonical's comprehensive subscription for Linux enterprise support, security, and compliance
Options for your corporate fleet
With hundreds of certified models, ranging from low-cost tower PCs to AI workstations
Buy a certified Ubuntu PC
We've been working with partners like Dell, HP, and Lenovo for years to ensure that Ubuntu devices reach the market as effectively as possible.
With the help of these partners, Ubuntu machines are distributed around the world and can be found in both their exclusive and partner stores.
Canonical and Dell work together to deliver Ubuntu on systems from entry-level laptops to high-end developer machines.
HP sells a wide range of Canonical-certified Ubuntu laptops and desktop machines globally.
Canonical has been shipping Ubuntu on a variety of Lenovo's popular machines which are available from Lenovo's enterprise teams.
Get Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro is Canonical’s comprehensive subscription for open source security, support, and compliance. Get long-term peace of mind and coverage for your Ubuntu-certified desktops, with access to a trusted open source repository, compliance profiles for the most stringent security standards, and up to 15 years of vulnerability fixes for your OS, infrastructure, and applications.