Baron wrote:

> However the supplier doesn't know if it's Linux compatible and the
> Hewlet Packard site doesn't help either.

I would be surprised if supplier knew it. He probably knows that it is
Windows certified :)

I usually go through the list of hardware (chipset and related) and see if
it is well supported in the kernel.

The other thing I usually do is look for linux + model + problems, so I get
something like this:
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Boot-and-Lockup/BIOS-problems-when-display-port-connected/td-p/6235974

regards