With just a fraction of a percentage point, the Linux-specializing System76 takes the top spot away from Lenovo this year. It says a lot about Lenovo, however, that a company who doesn't specialize in Linux is almost tied in popularity to one that does. There's a lot of big names near the top of the list this year, which is good news for everyone, because it means more and more laptops are Linux-friendly.

• System76 25.6%

• Lenovo 25.3%

• ASUS 17.2%

• Dell 15.4%

• Acer 5.9%

• Other 5.6%*

• EmperorLinux 2.6%

• LinuxCertified 2.2%

• CyberPower .2%

• Eurocom .1%

*Popular write-in: ZaReason.