Operating System Information

Your choice of operating system is perhaps the most important decision you make when purchasing a new computer. Even with flawless hardware, your software often determines what you can and cannot do. If you have questions about operating system selection, please ask your Puget sales representative.



contact our sales consultants</a>. They will be happy to help you find the right operating system for your specific needs.</p><p><b>Note: </b>On some motherboards, onboard functions like audio or networking may not work in Linux. Our consultants can provide more information on your specific configuration.</p>">
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS w/ Gnome Desktop Installation (64-bit) [LIMITED SUPPORT]


contact our sales consultants</a>. They will be happy to help you find the right operating system for your specific needs.</p><p><b>Note: </b>On some motherboards, onboard functions like audio or networking may not work in Linux. Our consultants can provide more information on your specific configuration.</p>">
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS w/ Gnome Desktop Installation (64-bit) [LIMITED SUPPORT]


contact our sales consultants</a>. They will be happy to help you find the right operating system for your specific needs.</p><p><b>Note: </b>On some motherboards, onboard functions like audio or networking may not work in Linux. Our consultants can provide more information on your specific configuration.</p>">
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server Edition Installation (64-bit) [LIMITED SUPPORT]


contact our sales consultants</a>. They will be happy to help you find the right operating system for your specific needs.</p>">
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Server Edition Installation (64-bit) [LIMITED SUPPORT]


contact our sales consultants</a>. They will be happy to help you find the right operating system for your specific needs.</p><p><b>Note: </b>On some motherboards, onboard functions like audio or networking may not work in Linux. Our consultants can provide more information on your specific configuration.</p>">
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS w/ Gnome Desktop Installation (64-bit) [LIMITED SUPPORT]


contact our sales consultants</a>. They will be happy to help you find the right operating system for your specific needs.</p>">
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Server Edition Installation (64-bit) [LIMITED SUPPORT]


original part page</a>.<br /> <br /> The license for Windows 11 Pro used for this OS comes with a DVD containing Windows 11 installation files, which we are required to pass along to customers per Microsoft policy - whether or not your OS is actually Windows 11 or the computer has a DVD drive. This is the more affordable of the two install media options Microsoft provides, so it is the better choice for a downgrade even if the computer you are ordering does not include a compatible drive. In the event that you want to install Windows 11 at some point, our support team could help you source a USB-based DVD drive or download the installation files another way.</p>">
Windows 10 Pro - Downgrade Service from Windows 11 Key


our landing page</a>. For a feature comparison with other versions of Windows 11, check out <a href=https://www.pugetsystems.com/category/Operating-System/"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/business/compare-windows-11">this page from Microsoft</a>.<br /> <br /> This license for Windows 11 Pro comes with a DVD containing the installation files, which we are required to pass along to customers per Microsoft policy - whether your computer has a DVD drive or not. This is the more affordable of the two install media options Microsoft provides, so it is often the better choice even if the computer you are ordering does not include a compatible drive. In the event that you end up needing to use it, our support team could help you source a USB-based DVD drive or download the installation files another way.</p>">
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (DVD Media)


our landing page</a>. For a feature comparison with other versions of Windows 11, check out <a href=https://www.pugetsystems.com/category/Operating-System/"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/business/compare-windows-11">this page from Microsoft</a>.<br /> <br /> This license for Windows 11 Pro comes with a USB drive containing the installation files, which we are required to pass along to customers per Microsoft policy. Unfortunately, Microsoft charges a lot more for this type of install media compared to the DVD version - hence the higher price on our configure page.</p>">
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (USB Media)


our landing page</a>. For a feature comparison with other versions of Windows 11, check out <a href=https://www.pugetsystems.com/category/Operating-System/"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/business/compare-windows-11">this page from Microsoft</a>.</p>">
Windows 11 Pro for Workstation 64-bit