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Framework :fedora: :ubuntu:

"We would like to be all snarky and cynical about the new gadget, but in conscience, we can't: it genuinely does sound pretty good."

We built something that even TheRegister likes. theregister.com/2023/07/21/fra

24 Jul 2023 at 21:42 | Open on fosstodon.org
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mike805

@frameworkcomputer I already see the first upgrade I want. A trackpad with hardware mouse buttons. I find myself not using otherwise good laptops that do not have those.

24 Jul 2023 at 21:50 | Open on fosstodon.org
Rassilonian Legate

@mike805
@frameworkcomputer
Imo it might also be good to have an option to not have a trackpad at all, for people like me who always have a mouse and find the trackpads on laptops to be minor annoyances

24 Jul 2023 at 21:59 | Open on mstdn.social
mike805

@RassilonianLegate @frameworkcomputer But do you always have a table? When you find yourself using your laptop on your lap, or in a car, it comes in handy to have usable mouse buttons. I usually plug in a mouse when at a desk, but I like my Lenovos with real buttons.

24 Jul 2023 at 22:12 | Open on fosstodon.org
Rassilonian Legate

@mike805 @frameworkcomputer
Personally yes I only ever use my laptop at a table, also I use a trackball so I don't end up needing much extra space

I understand why people need trackpads (and yes if I had to use a trackpad I would prefer real buttons) but I can't stand them

Probably at least in part from spending a long time gaming on laptops, and having the trackpad enable itself for no discernible reason causing my mouse move around wildly

I'm okay with it, but if I could I'd get it without

@mike805 @frameworkcomputer
Personally yes I only ever use my laptop at a table, also I use a trackball so I don't end up needing much extra space

I understand why people need trackpads (and yes if I had to use a trackpad I would prefer real buttons) but I can't stand them

Probably at least in part from spending a long time gaming on laptops, and having the trackpad enable itself for no discernible reason causing my mouse move around wildly

24 Jul 2023 at 22:48 | Open on mstdn.social
dlove67

@frameworkcomputer All the customizability is great, but when will you have an answer for this? youtu.be/9BnLbv6QYcA

24 Jul 2023 at 22:02 | Open on layer8.space
Børge

@frameworkcomputer Hey guys, love your work! But I have to say that I'm a little bit miffed that you don't sell your laptops with Linux on them. I know you can buy with no OS and install it yourself, but why are you giving convenience to Windows users that you don't give to Linux users? There's a lot of people who would have no idea what to do with a laptop with no OS on it. This is also about visibility, lots of people don't even know there is an alternative to Windows. Please show that!

24 Jul 2023 at 22:10 | Open on tutoteket.no
Børge

@frameworkcomputer It's so strange that you use the Fedora and Ubuntu logos in your handle on here without selling machines with those on. Don't you think? I think at least. When we talk about the small Linux share the lack of hardware with Linux pre-installed vs the total dominance of pre-installed Windows machines often is one of the first things that comes up. Please think about the positive impact you could have!

24 Jul 2023 at 22:13 | Open on tutoteket.no
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