Rugged Laptops (Finally) Run Linux

EmperorLinux has started reselling three rugged “Panasonic Toughbook” laptops (and one rugged tablet) with Linux preinstalled: the Scarab, Ant, Wasp, and Tarantula. The CF-model ToughBooks join other “Windows-only” laptops and tablets that have been tuxified for customized resale by EmperorLinux, including models from Dell, Fujitsu, Lenovo, and Sony.

Panasonic has been selling its popular, ruggedized Toughbooks for years in the Windows market, including Toughbook panel computers such as the Toughbook CF08. EmperorLinux is now offering four Toughbooks, including a panel PC model, with a choice of Linux distributions, including Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu, as well as features customized to user requirements…

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