I am looking to buy a new laptop, and I’d be interested in the Framework laptop. What I like are the replaceability and upgradeability of parts, and the fact it is not (to my knowledge) tied to any large corporation.

However, they are not available for Switzerland, and there is no telling if and when they will be. I’m not dead set on having replaceable parts, but I’d at least like to have something that would not cause issues if I were to install a Linux distrib’ on it (I had a Surface Pro, and had trouble setting up a Mint on it due to missing drivers for the keyboard). And helping smaller companies is a nice plus.

What would your recommendations be?

  • @[email protected]
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    82 months ago

    I had a Surface Pro, and had trouble setting up a Mint on it due to missing drivers for the keyboard

    There is a custom kernel for surface devices, and you might need it. Github

    • Rolling Resistance
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      42 months ago

      I guess the point was to NOT buy devices that require tinkering.