lets try this again....

need to help a friend buy a NEW laptop that where the wifi will for sure work with linux, here is the rest of the criteria:

illuminated keyboard, large screen atleast 16 inch, ideally 17", touchscreen. - 16GB RAM minimum, USB 3, and USB-C ports would be nice to have but not essential.

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Have you checked out tuxedocomputers? They offer laptops and computers with perfect linux compatebility. Or system76.

Dont have to worry about stuff not working.

I agree to check on System76

no touch screens???

yeah they are very thick and over priced

ugly too

I think Thinkpads work great

me too!

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Linux-Friendly Laptop Specs

Based on your criteria, here are some laptops that are likely to meet your needs:

* **Dell Precision 7780**: This laptop has a 17-inch display, up to 128GB of RAM, and supports Linux. It also features a backlit keyboard, USB 3, and USB-C ports. Additionally, it has a touchscreen option available.

* **HP Omen 16 (2023)**: This laptop has a 16-inch display, up to 64GB of RAM, and supports Linux. It also features a backlit keyboard, USB 3, and USB-C ports. However, it's not clear if it has a touchscreen option.

* **Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11**: This laptop has a 16-inch display, up to 64GB of RAM, and supports Linux. It also features a backlit keyboard, USB 3, and USB-C ports. However, it's not clear if it has a touchscreen option.

**Important Considerations**

When purchasing a laptop for Linux, it's essential to ensure that the WiFi chipset is compatible with Linux. You may want to check the laptop's specifications or contact the manufacturer to confirm WiFi compatibility.

Additionally, while the laptops mentioned above meet most of your criteria, it's crucial to verify that they have a touchscreen option available, as this is an essential feature for you.

**Recommendation**

Based on your requirements, the Dell Precision 7780 seems to be the most suitable option, as it meets all your criteria, including a 17-inch display, illuminated keyboard, touchscreen, and Linux compatibility. However, it's essential to verify the WiFi chipset compatibility and other features before making a final decision.

yes i Used Brave Ai search too, thanks for copy and pasting it again for me lol

Have you checked out Laptop with Linux?

System76

no touch screens

ugly

over priced

thick and bulk

no way