I’m looking into a new laptop and really like what I see from framework. One point I’m concerned about is buying into a repairable system but being wholly reliant on a small relatively new player to continue providing specially modularized parts (e.g. the USB modules). Is this concern valid or is there something I’m overlooking?

Side question: has anyone had luck with PopOS on a framework?

  • 18107English
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    11 days ago

    Check out the Creators and Developers section of the Framework Community page for examples of what people have made.

    I made a dual USB port because I needed one more port than the laptop had. An adaptor would have been adequate, but I like this solution more.

    I haven’t tried PopOS, but Linux Mint runs flawlessly even though it’s only community supported. This community post about PopOS indicates that it may work, but it’s more trouble than it’s worth. I would not recommend buying a Framework Laptop if you really need PopOS. If you’re happy trying a few different distros or picking one that’s officially supported, then a Framework laptop is the only laptop I’d recommend.

    I’ve bought 4 Framework laptops so far, and all of them are running flawlessly. I’m actually slightly disappointed that I haven’t been able to test the repairability of them yet.

    • BingBong@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      11 days ago

      Thank you. I think seeing what you were able to do with that module helps significantly. Along with other folks feedback I’ve gone ahead and ordered a framework 13 for my wife. Now need to poke at fedora and see if I want her on that distro or something else I’m more comfortable supporting.

      Cheers!