I would guess literally 99% of people could switch to Linux Mint and be more than happy.

The grapuh of Linux suitability as a function of user skill is a U. At the bottom of user skill, you've got your aunt who needs a Chrome bootloader. Linux is perfect for them, maybe better than Windows.

As you get into the middle, you get into "I just need to use Photoshop" or "I just want to play Valorant". It's gotten to where software that doesn't run on Linux is a deliberate choice, but they're still out there. Gaming has been easing up in large part due to Valve, so the middle of the U has been rising, but it's still a big dip.

At the top end you've got the computer science types developing all these internet and AI based systems almost all of which run on Linux servers in the back end. Linux dominates literally every computing platform except desktops.

i had a whinge in the comment section of a recent ArsTechnica article where they reviewed a bunch of Laptops and not one from Framework or Tuxedo haha

I have my eye on a Framework Pro 13 but really don't need it, i mostly desktop. I don't Laptop much and just use an old MS Surgace Pro7+ with LMDE installed.

Just let good news be good news brother. We need more of it in the world right now.

True. Still, it seems like a significant enough milestone for Linux.

It's like Trump "helping" the oil industry

Tbh the shocker for me was people buying Framework laptops with Windows on them at all...? Wut?

Though one would expect such technically inclined users to install the OS themselves. When I bought my 16 I bought "no OS" because while Fedora (which I knew would be installed) was an option I wanted FDE and so I chose to install it myself. It's possible many of these were first time linux users who wanted the savings but also the ease of buying with a pre-installed OS.

Be careful what you wish for... My i7-1260p failed a few months ago.

I will say though, upgrading to an ai 340 is a serious quality of life upgrade in terms of gpu and battery life. Even the NPU is useful now with the latest drivers and kernel modules.

Desktop Linux is seeing higher and higher market share, not just because Linux is growing but also because the desktop mode of computing is shrinking, especially for personal use. There are lots of people who used to own laptops/desktops but don't anymore.

Can it also be the summer of George? Lol

CEO said "it is MacBook for Linux"

I bought a Pixel Fold because when closed it's a one handed device. I mostly use the inner screen when traveling so I don't need to bring a tablet

Heads up if you are replacing the bottom part of the chassis for the pro version you also need to buy the new pro battery, audio adapter and the new pro speakers as the old ones are not compatible

Even if you want Windows, it's still better to get that edition that works just the same but has most of the bloat cut off, that they made for small business computers.

Different than what? You mean between Linux and Windows? No, but you can have them pre-install an OS of your choice.

The chassis is the only real difference. The boards are all compatible. The core 300 series Intel board might be exclusive to it for now, but they said it's compatible with the old chassis so it's just that they just don't offer the board separately yet. No wait they have a listing for it so I'm just blind. https://frame.work/products/laptop13pro-mainboard-intel-ultra-3?v=FRANJZ0007

Did they ever post sales figures for no OS vs Windows? You can't assume no OS = Linux, but considering the target demographic I bet 80% of them planned on using Linux on it.

Same exact computer, they just don’t charge you for the windows license. So it’s a bit cheaper.