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?
As opposed to what though? Buying a Dell and not having the parts available for purchase at all? Or at best spending hours to track down the correct parts number you need and finding it on eBay?
Framework seems to be on pretty solid footing, you’re overthink it.
It’s a valid concern but I think they’ve proven that they have a sustainable business model.
The part models are open source so theoretically you could 3d print plus solder some electronics to make one. I’ve heard of people doing that to make usb ports that also have wireless mouse dongles integrated so they don’t use up a port. I’ve never tried Pop OS on mine (I could temporarily dual boot mine to let you know if stuff works but I’m guessing someone who dailys it or has at least tried it will respond later) but typically unsupported/community supported distros work except for the fingerprint reader and minor bugs. I daily fedora which has been mostly fine with a slight issue that turned out to be a kernel bug that had nothing to do with framework and (I think) is patched now.
They appear to be doing quite well. I’d own one if I daily-drove Linux on the desktop but I’m a Mac guy.
