System76
System76 is a US hardware vendor that builds Linux computers with open-source software and emphasizes user ownership and right-to-repair.
Founded
2005System76 is a US hardware vendor that builds Linux computers with open-source software and emphasizes user ownership and right-to-repair.
System76 designs premium Linux desktops, laptops, and peripherals with open hardware and firmware. The company offers Thelio workstations, Meerkat mini PCs, a range of laptops from ultraportable to high-performance workstations, Launch keyboards, and the Pop!_OS operating system.
All devices are handcrafted in the USA and designed for user upgrades and repairs. System76 emphasizes open-source principles, privacy-first security, and full transparency. The company provides lifetime support from real human experts and ships to over 60 countries.
The Linux desktop and open-source hardware market continues to grow as users seek alternatives to proprietary ecosystems. System76 benefits from rising interest in privacy-focused computing, right-to-repair movements, and developer-friendly platforms.
The company competes with major OEMs offering Linux preinstalled, as well as niche vendors focused on open hardware. The expanding market for Linux workstations in creative and AI development provides additional growth opportunities.
System76 offers open hardware and firmware with full transparency, unlike major competitors that use proprietary components. The company manufactures its devices in the USA, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and domestic production.
All products are designed for user ownership, with easy upgrades and repairs supported by lifetime assistance from real human experts. The Pop!_OS operating system is developed in-house, providing a seamless software experience tailored to System76 hardware.