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I wouldn’t buy a Framework right now because they come bundled with Windows and not Linux. I want paid Linux support upfront. I don’t want to pay for Windows

• r_hoods_ghost 5y ago
  You can go for the DIY version without Windows installed, but you have to assemble it yourself and there isn't a supported version of Linux it seems. Giving you the option of preassembled but with no OS installed would seem to be the logical next step before maybe offering a supported Linux version down the line if it's commercially viable.
• vaylian 5y ago
  > I wouldn’t buy a Framework right now because they come bundled with Windows and not Linux. That only applies to the prebuild laptop. The DIY edition gives you the option to buy the laptop without an operating system. It's fairly easy to assemble the DIY edition yourself and save money by DIY. They officially support Linux: https://frame.work/blog/linux-on-the-framework-laptop https://frame.work/blog/linux-on-the-framework-laptop
  • Lio 5y ago
    That’s still not quite what I’m looking for. It’s not the “not paying for Windows” angle for me. I don’t care much about that. I can just treat it like an unused part of the package, like a foreign power adapter. It might even be useful someday. What I really want is to positively pay for vendor Linux support, pre-installed. I want the vendor to benefit from Linux and know why they’re supporting it for me. I guess they could change that in the future though so it’s still worth keeping an eye on.