Dell have at times sold laptops with Linux pre installed.

Back in my day, you’d just mod in whatever model you wanted. I remember running around in Unreal Tournament in a Bender skin, voice pack and all.

I like “Vectoria”.

I was interested to learn about Rye. I’m definitely though to have to give it a go.

It’s worth noting that you can install Kate on Windows too if you want to https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NWMW7BB59HW