Linux Mint partners with Framework Laptops, aiming for full compatibility with easy-to-upgrade, high-quality laptops for Linux users.

The October 2024 edition of Linux Mint’s Monthly News brings exciting updates, including a significant announcement about collaboration with Framework Laptops, having potential to advance Mint’s compatibility with hardware designed with flexibility, repairability, and sustainability in mind.

For those unfamiliar, unlike most traditional laptops, which are often difficult or impossible to repair or upgrade, Framework laptops are built to be user-friendly, making it easy to replace or upgrade components. This modular approach extends the laptop’s lifespan and promotes sustainability by reducing e-waste.

  • @[email protected]English
    28•17 days ago

    This is great news!

    Mint is my choice of weapon when it comes to desktop Linux and I have been eyeing the Framework 13 for quite some time now.

    • aedelredEnglish
      12•16 days ago

      I used Linux Mint Cinnamon on my Framework 13 using the 11th gen Intel and just recently upgraded it to the Ryzen 7840U. It works very well with both. For a nicer display scaling experience I recommend the 2880x1920 display.

      • HanrahanEnglish
        2•15 days ago

        Wjy the 13 over the 15? i have been considering the 16

        • aedelredEnglish
          1•15 days ago

          I bought it with the 11th gen board before the 16 existed but now they have me completely hooked on the ultralight super compact system. Hooked to the point that I’ll sacrifice graphics settings to play games on it, which works surprisingly well IMO.

          EDIT: Games work surprisingly well on the 7840U/780M, not the Intel 11th gen… they work very poorly on the old Intel.