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The e-mails of the celebrated programmer Linus Torvalds land like thunderbolts from on high onto public lists, full of invective, insults, and demeaning language. “Please just kill yourself now. The ...

As Linux continues to grow as a popular alternative to Windows and macOS, we tested some of the best Linux-compatible laptops from brands like Lenovo and Dell. Here are our favorites.