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title: Desktop partner program | Partners
description: 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 maintained enterprise grade platform.
url: https://canonical.com/partners/desktop?format=md
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1. [Partners](https://canonical.com/partners)
2. Desktop

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# 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.

[Become a partner](https://canonical.com/partners/become-a-partner)
[Find a certified PC](https://ubuntu.com/certified/desktops)

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## A selection of our Desktop partners

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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

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Works out of the box

Canonical performs hundreds of rigorous tests to ensure all Ubuntu functionality works out of the box

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5 years of support

Certified PCs are continuously tested throughout the lifetime of the preloaded Ubuntu release

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Optimized images

PCs preloaded with Ubuntu at the factory come with an optimized image to provide users with the best experience for their hardware

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Latest hardware

Collaboration with Intel, Nvidia and AMD guarantees Ubuntu runs flawlessly on the latest CPUs and GPUs

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Battery life

Ubuntu certified PCs meet the most stringent energy regulations — Energy Star, CEC

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Reliability

Ubuntu certified PCs undergo rigorous testing to ensure they perform flawlessly after 30+ suspend/resume cycles

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Ready for enterprise

Get enterprise-grade coverage for Ubuntu-certified PCs through [Ubuntu Pro](https://ubuntu.com/pro), Canonical's comprehensive subscription for Linux enterprise support, security, and compliance

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Options for your corporate fleet

With hundreds of certified models, ranging from low-cost tower PCs to AI workstations

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## 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.

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Canonical and Dell work together to deliver Ubuntu on systems from entry-level laptops to high-end developer machines.

[Shop for Dell laptops with Ubuntu ›](https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/scr/laptops/appref=ubuntu-linux-os)

[Shop for Dell desktops with Ubuntu ›](https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/scr/desktops/appref=ubuntu-linux-os)

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HP sells a wide range of Canonical-certified Ubuntu laptops and desktop machines globally.

[View HP hardware that's certified for Ubuntu ›](https://ubuntu.com/certified/vendors/HP)

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Canonical has been shipping Ubuntu on a variety of Lenovo's popular machines which are available from Lenovo's enterprise teams.

[View Lenovo hardware that's certified with Ubuntu ›](https://ubuntu.com/certified/vendors/Lenovo)

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## 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.

[Learn about our support options](https://ubuntu.com/pro)
[Get a 30-day free trial](https://ubuntu.com/pro/free-trial)

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### [Find a partner ›](https://canonical.com/partners/find-a-partner)

### [Become a partner ›](https://canonical.com/partners/become-a-partner)
