Are you looking for an ARM or x86 laptop? I recommend the C101
Chromebook Flip if you don't mind ARM. It can run with 100% free
firmware, Parabola (or Arch) GNU/Linux, and ships with Coreboot.

Mike Miller:
> I wasn't seeing much about the particular laptop of interest, but lots
> of people have successfully installed Linux on similar machines, so I'm
> giving it a try.  I bought one and will be trying the dual-boot install
> tonight.  If it doesn't work well enough, I can return it.
> 
> Mike
> 
> On Wed, 8 Aug 2018, Mike Miller wrote:
> 
>> I prefer to use Ubuntu.  I'm looking for a laptop with touchscreen
>> that can work as a tablet -- either detachable or 2-in-1 (flippable). 
>> I'm hoping something out there will work well with Linux.  Right now I
>> have my eye on this one:
>>
>> http://www.microcenter.com/product/507799/pavilion-x360-convertible-15-cr0017nr-156-2-in-1-laptop-computer---silver
>>
>>
>> Any ideas?  I have to say that Ubuntu "works closely" with HP and
>> maintains a list, and that machine isn't on the list...
>>
>> https://certification.ubuntu.com/certification/make/HP/
>>
>> That seems like a bad sign.
>>
>> Mike
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