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VALIDATED LINUX SYSTEMS

Don’t waste time being your own I.T. department! Step up to the convenience, performance, and reliability of Kubuntu Focus systems. We extensively validate updates of kernels, GPU drivers, desktops, and core apps on all models so your system works reliably for years after your purchase.

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CONVENIENCE • PERFORMANCE • RELIABILITY

VALIDATED SYSTEMS

Save time and hassle every day with hardware optimizations, validated updates, curated apps, Focus Tools, HOWTOs designed for your system, and unmatched Linux-first support.

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Next-Level Systems

All models use compatible, quality components and are user serviceable.

Welcome Wizard

The Welcome Wizard helps configure features you want.

Hint Widget

The 11-page Hints Widget is customized for your model.

System Rollback

Use System Rollback to snapshot and restore.
(New dashboard coming September 2024)

Focus Tools

Save time and effort with Kubuntu Focus Tools.

FocusRx

FocusRx finds and fixes common system issues.

SYSTEM MATRIX

SUPPORTED MODELS

Model are support for a minimum of 3 years after last sale. We maintain bench systems for each and test updates on them. This includes all distribution updates, kernel updates (with extensive peripheral tests), major graphics drivers updates, Focus tools, and major desktop updates. Click on the model below to see the specification page.

Detail
Year
Model
Name
Kernel
6.5/6.8 hwe
iGPU
i915
dGPU
Nvidia 535
Desktop
Plasma 5.27
Apps
Curated
2024i9-14900HX
M2 GEN 5
2024Ir16 GEN 2
2024Ir14 GEN 2
2023i9-13900HX
M2 GEN 5
2023Ir14 GEN 1
2023NX GEN 2
2023XE GEN 2
2022M2 GEN 4
2022NX GEN 1
2021M2 GEN 3
2021M2 GEN 2
2021XE GEN 1
2020M2  GEN 1
2020M1 GEN 1

JUST-WORKS BLISS

We release important updates only after we’ve tested them for your hardware. We work with KDE, Kubuntu, Ubuntu, and other teams to help fix issues too. Actions include submitting and tracking bugs, testing and reporting, creating feature proposals, developing code changes, and even assembling kernel patches.

The Focus Team performs validation in good faith to deliver better and more reliable software; however, this cannot change the Terms of Use of any software package. Please see this page for instructions on how to locate the terms for each package.

checkboxKernels & Devices

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes any kernel update. We test many external and internal devices, connectors, and usage scenarios.

  • Power Saver Subsystem
  • Hardware Config Subsystem
  • Full System Stress Test
  • CPU with Benchmarks
  • AI Support Libraries
  • GPU AI Machine Learning Suite Perf Tests
  • GPU Graphics Drivers with Steam
  • GPU Switching
  • Bluetooth Audio
  • Analog and HDMI Audio
  • Suspend and Resume with Peripheral Resume
  • Hot-plugging
  • Touchpad
  • Attached Display with Brightness
  • Onboard Webcam and Mic
  • Onboard Keyboard LEDs
  • Wi-Fi and Wired Network
  • USB External SD Card Reader
  • USB External Webcam
  • USB External Microphone
  • USB, Wireless Keyboards, Mice
  • 3 or 4 Simultaneous Displays

checkboxDesktop & Apps

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes major update to KDE Plasma or Frameworks.

  • AI Support Libraries
  • Activities and Virtual Desktops
  • All Core Desktop Themes
  • Desktop Help Links
  • Extra Tests for JetBrains, Insync, Dropbox, Steam
  • Extra Tests for KeePassXC, BackInTime
  • Extra Tests for Zoom, Slack, Skype, IntelliJ
  • GPU AI Machine Learning Suite Perf Tests
  • GPU Graphics Drivers with Steam
  • GPU Switching
  • Icon Placement
  • Input Gestures
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Kubuntu Focus Tools
  • Laptop Hot Keys
  • Launch and Basics for All Curated Apps
  • Power Saver Subsystem
  • Quick Help Widget Content
  • System Tray Operations
  • Wallpapers
  • Welcome Wizard

checkboxGPU & ML Drivers

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes a major update to GPU drivers. We also coordinate the integration of CUDA, ML, and AI libraries with the official Ubuntu GPU drivers.

  • Accommodations for eGPUs
  • GPU AI Machine Learning Installation and Benchmark
  • GPU Graphics Benchmarks
  • Steam and Simulation Apps, Vulkan and OpenGL
  • Updates to AI Libraries

* Validation support extends for a minimum of 3 years after the last date of sale for each model.

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