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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Framework looking for unpaid workers to be 'Linux Community Ambassadors' (community.frame.work)

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I have a Framework 13" DIY running Linux. It is functional. I am reasonably confident I will be able to buy replacements for anything that breaks which is important to me. It is well designed for repair and upgrade but other devices offer better price/performance/features. If you are on a tight budget and care about the environment buy used.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

If you are on a tight budget

~~Not for tight budgets~~

Sorry i didn't read the whole statement

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

If you are on a tight budget and care about the environment buy used.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Long-term?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I purchased in December 2022. I have not needed to buy any replacement parts but availability appears good.

At the same time I bought one of my kids the cheapest MSI laptop I could find for school. I just learned some of the keys on the MSI have been working intermittently. I have no idea what to do with it. We didn't value a laptop for running Microsoft Word very highly and spent the savings on linux desktop upgrades. I can't say it was the wrong choice. With the Framework it is trivial to check the connector or order a replacement but there was a substantial price difference.

Out of selfishness I would like people to keep buying Framework so they keep their replacement parts stocked but blind brand loyalty is stupid. People don't need remuneration to engage in a hobby but if they are working for a company then unpaid labour is generally an abuse.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

You can probably find a used keyboard on eBay. Even if the OEM doesn’t sell parts plenty of people will part out old broken machines.