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Re: Linux on the Framework Laptop

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Post by FearlessNebula »

atebyagrue wrote: post #115
tylerscott wrote: post #43

I am currently using the DIY version running Ubuntu. I absolutely love this laptop. It had been awhile since I built a computer (let alone a laptop). The DIY kit instructions and the construction of the machine itself are very well thought out. I am very excited for a future where we can measure the lifespan of our personal electronics in decades rather than months. Congrats to the Framework team!

Same here. I never... NEVER do first run of anything, but I firmly believed in the business model, rolled the dice, and received my $1200 i7 DIY kit. Sold my 3 month old XPS-13 and haven't looked back. Deep sleep and fingerprint reader were the only things that didn't work out of the box, and the implementation (if you take a look at the forum) is trivial. I would definitely recommend it to folks.

Is this https://community.frame.work/t/linux-deep-sleep/2491 the sleep fix? If not, can you link it?

Re: Linux on the Framework Laptop

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Post by FearlessNebula »

I just ordered one of these the other day. I currently have an M1 MacBook Air and the laptop is just magical. In light of Apple's recent privacy decisions, I've decided to give Linux another go since Framework seems to be so open to it. It's not coming for a few weeks but I'm really looking forward to giving it a whirl, and I hope to sell the MacBook as a result.

Re: Linux on the Framework Laptop

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Post by alksjdalkj »

tylerscott wrote: post #43

I am currently using the DIY version running Ubuntu. I absolutely love this laptop. It had been awhile since I built a computer (let alone a laptop). The DIY kit instructions and the construction of the machine itself are very well thought out. I am very excited for a future where we can measure the lifespan of our personal electronics in decades rather than months. Congrats to the Framework team!

How's the battery life?

Re: Linux on the Framework Laptop

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Post by fomine3 »

ksec wrote: post #151
commoner wrote: post #84

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If the Framework Laptop had a keyboard option with a TrackPoint-style pointing stick (and 3 physical mouse buttons between the keys and the touchpad), it would be a very strong contender against ThinkPads. Lenovo has handicapped recent ThinkPad models with soldered memory, and the TrackPoint is their only remaining unique feature. Framework community discussion: https://community.frame.work/t/any-chance-of-trackpoint

>If the Framework Laptop had a keyboard option with a TrackPoint-style pointing stick Patents?

But they produce ThinkPad during nearly 30 years, is there any patents still alive?

Re: Linux on the Framework Laptop

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Post by Dylan16807 »

BHSPitMonkey wrote: post #199
trvv wrote: post #146

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The built in USB-C ports are actually fully compatible with Thunderbolt they're just waiting for certification before they can say that. https://community.frame.work/t/thunderbolt-yes-or-no-or-not-...

This is correct; The customization flow advertises the modules as USB4, which is a superset of Thunderbolt 3's capabilities (which itself was a superset of USB 3).

You can usually expect them to work as supersets. But I believe it's possible to implement USB4 without all the Thunderbolt compatibility, and Thunderbolt 3 has some situations where it's not backwards compatible with USB 3.

Re: Linux on the Framework Laptop

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Post by drumttocs8 »

tylerscott wrote: post #43

I am currently using the DIY version running Ubuntu. I absolutely love this laptop. It had been awhile since I built a computer (let alone a laptop). The DIY kit instructions and the construction of the machine itself are very well thought out. I am very excited for a future where we can measure the lifespan of our personal electronics in decades rather than months. Congrats to the Framework team!

What's the build quality like?

Re: Linux on the Framework Laptop

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Post by jonnycomputer »

tylerscott wrote: post #197
spacebear wrote: post #156

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I just switched to a Framework from a 2018 MacBook Pro. My take: the display is comparable, the keyboard is much better, and the trackpad is fine, but not as good as Apple's.

I also have a 2018 MBP and I agree the Framework keyboard is a HUGE improvement over the 2018 MBP keyboard.

My experience with Mac keyboards is either with its magic keyboard for the iMac, or the mid-2012 Mac Book Pro which has a fantastic keyboard. I've touched newer MBPs, and I despise the low-profile keys.

Re: Linux on the Framework Laptop

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Post by qudat »

FearlessNebula wrote: post #202

I just ordered one of these the other day. I currently have an M1 MacBook Air and the laptop is just magical. In light of Apple's recent privacy decisions, I've decided to give Linux another go since Framework seems to be so open to it. It's not coming for a few weeks but I'm really looking forward to giving it a whirl, and I hope to sell the MacBook as a result.

Wow! I'm debating between an M1 Air and this laptop. I'd love to read your thoughts after you get the frame.work.
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