Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world
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Re: Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world
#2I would be really tempted, but there are still a couple things putting me off:
* Intel only * Windows only
... sorry boy and mum are arguing over homework -- gotta run!
Re: Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world
#3I would be really tempted, but there are still a couple things putting me off: * Intel only * Windows only ... sorry boy and mum are arguing over homework -- gotta run!
Intel only at the moment is correct but Windows only? TFA says "no OS" as an option, so you're free to install what you like.
Re: Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world
#4I would be really tempted, but there are still a couple things putting me off: * Intel only * Windows only ... sorry boy and mum are arguing over homework -- gotta run!
Intel only at the moment is correct but Windows only? TFA says "no OS" as an option, so you're free to install what you like.
Indeed. Happily using Void Linux on mine. Took some doing (kernel downgrade being the most annoying), but it works great now.
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#5I would be really tempted, but there are still a couple things putting me off: * Intel only * Windows only ... sorry boy and mum are arguing over homework -- gotta run!
Intel only at the moment is correct but Windows only? TFA says "no OS" as an option, so you're free to install what you like.
It's possible to install Linux, but it requires a bunch of fiddling. And even then power management tends to not work great.
I'd love if Linux has as officially supported and just worked.
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#6Can't wait for framework laptop to run Linux/Ubuntu stable (without battery drain issues)
Then I'll be switching all the developers in our company over to a new machine.
(Currently running XPS 13, but we are due an upgrade, especially on memory)
Re: Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world
#7I would be really tempted, but there are still a couple things putting me off: * Intel only * Windows only ... sorry boy and mum are arguing over homework -- gotta run!
There's a Linux configuration
Re: Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world
#8I would be really tempted, but there are still a couple things putting me off: * Intel only * Windows only ... sorry boy and mum are arguing over homework -- gotta run!
There's a Linux configuration https://frame.work/blog/linux-on-the-framework-laptop
Sure, but when you look at the ordering page, it doesn't mention linux as an OS option, just Windows or no OS
Re: Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world
#9Can't wait for framework laptop to run Linux/Ubuntu stable (without battery drain issues) Then I'll be switching all the developers in our company over to a new machine. (Currently running XPS 13, but we are due an upgrade, especially on memory)
This is a point that people should remember if they're thinking about purchasing a framework. This is still very much beta hardware.
The battery drain is annoying, it's around 30-50% per night depending on what addon cards you have. I've got a setup that puts it close to 40% per night so the laptop has to live on charger over night if I want to use it the next day.
However, the thing that's really stopping me from using my laptop (it has sat in my office for the last 3 weeks with its lid closed) is the touchpad. https://community.frame.work/t/subpar-touchpad/3962 External mouse only.
The mac-book killer was very much hyperbole from paid reviewers.
Edit: Also, the I'll throw in the speakers being absolute garbage as well. Think 1 step above 90s pc speaker. And the sound device has a constant background static when using headphones which clicks on when there's sound and then 2 seconds after any sound being played clicks off.
Re: Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world
#10Can't wait for framework laptop to run Linux/Ubuntu stable (without battery drain issues) Then I'll be switching all the developers in our company over to a new machine. (Currently running XPS 13, but we are due an upgrade, especially on memory)
Is this an issue for Ubuntu specifically or all distributions? Read somewhere that they recommended Fedora 35 for the best driver support at the moment, though that'll probably change after the next releases of 22.04 and F36.
Awesome that you're switching your whole team to Frameworks - my next work laptop will for sure be a Framework too :)