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The Framework Laptop Is Great for a Linux-Friendly, Upgradeable/Modular Laptop

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Re: The Framework Laptop Is Great for a Linux-Friendly, Upgradeable/Modular Laptop

#23

From https://frame.work/blog/linux-on-the-framework-laptop : “ There has been immense interest in this configuration, with it outselling pre-configured systems with Windows 10 by a wide margin.” There is a market. And it is currently under-served.

Machines ordered without Windows won't necessarily end up running Linux. Many of them could end up running pirated Windows.

Re: The Framework Laptop Is Great for a Linux-Friendly, Upgradeable/Modular Laptop

#24

From https://frame.work/blog/linux-on-the-framework-laptop : “ There has been immense interest in this configuration, with it outselling pre-configured systems with Windows 10 by a wide margin.” There is a market. And it is currently under-served.

Machines ordered without Windows won't necessarily end up running Linux. Many of them could end up running pirated Windows.

Hackintoshing is also getting easier (save for amazing battery life) with OpenCore, perhaps a small subset end up doing that.

Re: The Framework Laptop Is Great for a Linux-Friendly, Upgradeable/Modular Laptop

#25

From https://frame.work/blog/linux-on-the-framework-laptop : “ There has been immense interest in this configuration, with it outselling pre-configured systems with Windows 10 by a wide margin.” There is a market. And it is currently under-served.

It'd be interesting to see how much of the interest in the no-OS option is due to Linux vs people choosing to buy a Windows key cheaper elsewhere.

Re: The Framework Laptop Is Great for a Linux-Friendly, Upgradeable/Modular Laptop

#26

From https://frame.work/blog/linux-on-the-framework-laptop : “ There has been immense interest in this configuration, with it outselling pre-configured systems with Windows 10 by a wide margin.” There is a market. And it is currently under-served.

Would love to see this market set the bar higher than "Linux-friendly"!

Re: The Framework Laptop Is Great for a Linux-Friendly, Upgradeable/Modular Laptop

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I love the idea of modular, upgradable, and especially linux-friendly. But, because modular, I'd like a Framework Surface. Having the screen, keyboard, touchpad, computer, etc all integrated into a single device, seems like far too many factors and constraints to be able to reach perfection. Better to split at least the keyboard and pointing device, so you can pick and choose.

That would be very interesting. Maybe I could finally fulfill my dream of a portable system that can raise the display to eye level while keeping the keyboard at an ergonomic level. I‘m surprised no one else seems to want this. Imagine if you could clip your screen onto the headrest in front of you. Wouldn‘t that be a huge improvement?

This sounds a lot promising, why haven't I thought this? Portable builtin monitor arm must be painful HW engineering but I can see myself very easily enjoying this feature.

Re: The Framework Laptop Is Great for a Linux-Friendly, Upgradeable/Modular Laptop

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“We only deliver to the US and Canada”. OK, will have to stay with my Macbook.

We’re actively building the infrastructure to launch in additional countries. It’s a challenging logistical environment at the moment, but we very much built and certified the product to be broadly available, and we are reminded of the interest in that daily!

Since you are gathering community interest here, may I ask if there are plans or non-plans for a FrameWork laptop with power efficient Ryzen 5000 series CPUs?

I don't need a laptop right now, but, I will prepone my plans and buy one right away if it existed.

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