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I really admire people that are willing to go the whole way to daily drive something like the MNT Reform or Linux+Framework. It definitely requires a certain de

I really admire people that are willing to go the whole way to daily drive something like the MNT Reform or Linux+Framework. It definitely requires a certain dedication and commitment to a principal.

knallfrosch 2y ago
After reading the comments here, I agree. I always imagined myself as a Framework kind of guy, but I'm not sure I could bear that level of quality after using Microsoft Surface Books, Macbook Pros and now a Thinkpad professionally. I really don't need bad hinges, weak USB ports, weird screen hinges or operating system worries.
- G3rn0ti 2y ago
  > I really don't need bad hinges The hinges were changed a long time ago and affected only the first generation laptops AFAIR. > weak USB ports Never had these issues. But the ports are little modules you just slide out and replace by sliding in. No screwdriver necessary. I have seen bad USB ports on laptops you had to re-solder if not placed on a separate board ... > operating system worries Well, Linux remains Linux. You can run Windows, too. But Framework has fully-fledged Ubuntu support and even provides UEFI firmware updates via the Linux vendor firmware service. I had one for my Framework 13 AMD (although no UEFI related problems as far as I was aware) and the update worked like charm.
CalRobert 2y ago
I've been using just Ubuntu and a framework for the last two years and like it. I don't know if it required much commitment. After 10 years on Ubuntu I can't stand Windows and find it much harder to use.
teekert 2y ago
It does, but then you get to look down on others, much like vegans and EV drivers, so it's worth it. I kid, of course, but there is some truth in there, I do feel good about my own privacy focus, the sense of control, etc. Anyway, greetings from the moral high ground, it's nice up here.

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I really admire people that are willing to go the whole way to daily drive something like the MNT Reform or Linux+Framework. It definitely requires a certain de

by xvector 2y ago

I really admire people that are willing to go the whole way to daily drive something like the MNT Reform or Linux+Framework. It definitely requires a certain dedication and commitment to a principal.

knallfrosch 2y ago
After reading the comments here, I agree. I always imagined myself as a Framework kind of guy, but I'm not sure I could bear that level of quality after using Microsoft Surface Books, Macbook Pros and now a Thinkpad professionally. I really don't need bad hinges, weak USB ports, weird screen hinges or operating system worries.
- G3rn0ti 2y ago
  > I really don't need bad hinges The hinges were changed a long time ago and affected only the first generation laptops AFAIR. > weak USB ports Never had these issues. But the ports are little modules you just slide out and replace by sliding in. No screwdriver necessary. I have seen bad USB ports on laptops you had to re-solder if not placed on a separate board ... > operating system worries Well, Linux remains Linux. You can run Windows, too. But Framework has fully-fledged Ubuntu support and even provides UEFI firmware updates via the Linux vendor firmware service. I had one for my Framework 13 AMD (although no UEFI related problems as far as I was aware) and the update worked like charm.
CalRobert 2y ago
I've been using just Ubuntu and a framework for the last two years and like it. I don't know if it required much commitment. After 10 years on Ubuntu I can't stand Windows and find it much harder to use.
teekert 2y ago
It does, but then you get to look down on others, much like vegans and EV drivers, so it's worth it. I kid, of course, but there is some truth in there, I do feel good about my own privacy focus, the sense of control, etc. Anyway, greetings from the moral high ground, it's nice up here.