We designed the Framework Laptop from the outset to be a great Linux laptop, and the Framework Laptop DIY Edition comes with no OS loaded to let you bring your favorite Linux distribution. We deliberately selected components and modules that didn’t require new kernel driver development and have been
I’ll say it again: I want to buy one of these. They’re awesome (from what I’ve seen). It’d be my Linux laptop. But I’m a Mac guy and after the novelty wore off, it’d go unused. Still, if Apple fucks up their OS enough, this will be my escape hatch.
You might want to experiment with Ubuntu some day. It can be installed to a Mac if you have one lying around, and the default Ubuntu experience is surprisingly Mac-like.
I have spare computer hardware and I’ve installed Ubuntu, Fedora, and Asahi. I like them. Not enough to switch, but maybe if Apple keeps letting their software decline.