Laptops sans OS

[similar.squirrel]

I need to buy a laptop for college next year, but I'm loath to pay an extra 100 currencies for a pre-installed operating system.
Is there any place I could purchase a new laptop minus all the software? I'm planning to use a Linux distro [probably Mint]. Also, is there a relatively easy method of making sure all the drivers and whatnot are compatible? Alternatively, does anybody ship laptops with Linux installed?
I live in Ireland, so a UK-based retailer would be preferable. Thank you.

 

[SomeUnregPunk]

1.
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/

linux models : http://search.laptopsdirect.co.uk/nav/170/linux/pb/00/type/laptops/type/netbooks/0?format=170&isort=price%20rev


2.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090624072221AABc2yj

 

[vxicepickxv]

http://www.pricewatch.com/

It's also a good choice, as it compares web shop prices for the same(or similar) products. Just look for the less expensive laptops, and read their descriptions to find what you're looking for.

 

[Ziadaine_v1legacy]

Computer shops will genreally sell you it without a OS if you ask for it, at which usually they reduce $100 off of it (Obv' not the full price because it costs them money) to do so. Places like DELL themself or direct from a big company Wont sell it OS'less in case you put a Pirated copy of an OS *cough cough* on it which goes against their well.... not beliefs but close enough.