Framework CEO's favorite Linux Distro | Q&A with Nirav Patel

We sat down with Framework's Founder & CEO, Nirav Patel, at our SF HQ to celebrate the launch of our new products!

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[AQDuck]

Framework went from "we don't officially support or recommend Linux but we won't make it difficult for you"
to "LINUX OUR PRECIOUS!"
real quick

[jfolz]

o7 sir, we appreciate your sacrifice, taking one for the team.

[Nintron]

Arch mentions? 0
NixOS mentions? 1

Based

[heroclixrz]

His favorite boat is the Ship of Theseus

[one_step_sideways]

Notice how he never mentioned Arch and didn't say it was his favourite distro. This is because, unlike all Arch users, he is employed

[noahflare]

FrameWork needs to win Enterprise/Goverment customers. That would help accelerate the growth of the brand

[wtfdocsub]

I love that this company is so in tune with the community.

[stoicfloor]

I'm running NixOS on my framework. Never been happier. Best laptop purchase ever!

[dorfen]

The fact that everyone in the company are such huge f***ing nerd using Linux, that they need to sacrifice one of them to at least make sure Windows work is hilarious to me.

[平和-vz]

Nirav, if you're reading this:
Thank you so much for saving the tech industry. Also: *I'm desperate for a Framework Phone*

[godminnette]

Been running NixOS on my framework and loving it!

[fedfer]

NixOS mentioned, I am in disbelief, I have reached pure ecstasy

[thefanboy]

One thing that's so wholesome is the fact that people are SOOO fond of Framework computers that they are giving free advice in the comments section of their video, and Framework listen to them.
I am eagerly waiting for the day I can have the money and occasion to order one of your products over the seas.

[crazystupidgamer]

God, its just a blast to see people passionate about their craft talking about it. It shows me how much the creators care about the products they want me to use. Traditional marketing doesn't do it for me.

[mateowoetam]

I'm glad Fedora 40 was added to the list of officially supported distros, this opens up the door to a lot of Fedora based distros to also work just as well.

[derockx]

didn't expect NixOS to be mentioned

[lanceislateagain]

Just a few things I'd add to get it absolutely perfect:
- Optional touch screen and 360 degree hinges
- Haptic touchpad
- Better speakers

[michelfug]

I wish these questions were read out loud for accessibility reasons (or watching YouTube while doing chores reasons 😅)

[DannyMexen]

Like S76, I foresee Framework releasing their own Linux distro - Theseus.

[romulino]

For a company NIX is just gold, imagine everyone running the same OS config and sharing day to day feedback and improvements to make it better.