I just got an XPS 13 for work this month (Jan 2020). I did not opt for the Linux/DE edition, just an off-the-shelf one, because I wanted to dual-boot Ubuntu alo

I just got an XPS 13 for work this month (Jan 2020). I did not opt for the Linux/DE edition, just an off-the-shelf one, because I wanted to dual-boot Ubuntu alongside the Windows it came with. It was a bit of a hassle to install Linux (Ubuntu MATE 18.04), requiring me to disable FastBoot and BitLocker to even get Ubuntu Installer to recognize the SSD (it initially said the USB drive was the only volume found.) That said, I merely assume this is how it is with any modern Windows laptop. As a long-time Linux user I expect to have to hold my tongue just right and hop on one foot a few times. After installation, I found that the WiFi chip needed a backported driver. I managed to tether to my phone for 4G, and apt-updated my way to a working network driver. I have experienced some system errors (reported every time) and have had a few black screens/crashes. I don't blame this on Dell, as I've often had system issues, especially on newer hardware. Overall, I am in love with the XPS 13 hardware. Any gripes I have with it are either my own fault, related to software, or inherent to 13" laptops. It's an awesome machine and I am happy to be using something this slick without a fruit logo on it.