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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).

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Framework says it's selling more Linux laptops than Windows as new Laptop 13 Pro sells out first 7 batches (www.pcguide.com)

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[–] aim4harmony@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

As a Linux newb, I'm happy to read this. I hope that my next pc is clean from Microslop from the get go.

[–] zealouscurmedgeon@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago

I was so disgusted setting up Windows the last time I had to do so. The installation process was just upselling/shoving adware. And now every other update bricks your pc.

[–] giacomo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 months ago (3 children)

is the hardware different somehow?

[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

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.

[–] megopie@beehaw.org 4 points 2 months ago

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

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[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

This includes people that install windows with their own license.

Paying the full 259€ for Windows Pro is just kinda ridiculous, when you can get keys for 30€ from resellers or just for free.

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