Framework Computer Now Sponsoring LVFS / Fwupd Development

(phoronix.com)

154 points | by LorenDB 2 days ago ago

15 comments

  • nrp 2 days ago ago

    We consider LVFS to be critical infrastructure for our products and are happy to support it. Richard is doing excellent work.

    • tapia 2 days ago ago

      Just got my Framework 13 last week. I really love this computer, and how it is pushing for upgradability and repairability in this segment. Thanks a lot for creating this computer!

      • gbuk2013 18 hours ago ago

        Just got my Framework Dektop a few weeks ago and it works flawlessly so far with Debian 13 install including (shock!) suspend working without issue. :)

        It’s really great to see companies focus on improving Linux hardware support.

      • nrp a day ago ago

        Great to hear that!

  • StrLght 2 days ago ago

    Delightful news! I hope more vendors will follow Framework's example.

    I have a couple machines that get all relevant updates from LVFS, it's been an absolute game changer for me.

  • backscratches a day ago ago

    Bravo! This (and coreboot) are why I own a Starbook from Starlabs.

    Worth noting that the starlabs machines are equally repairable as the frameworks as well. But am extremely happy to have multiple options in the niche, will survey again when I upgrade.

    • moltopoco a day ago ago

      I just wish their StarFighter was out already, it has been in a weird state of limbo forever. The FW16 seems easier to beat than the FW13; the 4K screen alone would be so much nicer for 2x scaling.

      • backscratches 16 hours ago ago

        Yes their releases are slow but in exchange you get extremely good support from a small devoted team. My starbook took a year after preorder but have been so content since it arrived I won't hesitate to preorder again

    • snapplebobapple a day ago ago

      I wish framework would support coreboot, that would be awesome.

      • backscratches 16 hours ago ago

        I can only recommend starlabs in that case, took me tons of research before discovering only starlabs has everything: repair ability, firmware, coreboot, compatibility, custom hardware.

        • snapplebobapple 10 hours ago ago

          yah, the problem is I'm pretty heavily invested in framework and already bought the newest 16" before I realized starlabs wasn't selling rebadged compal suitcase sized laptops anymore, so it'll be 3 years at least.

          • backscratches 7 hours ago ago

            Yes fair enough I was on the fence between framework and starlabs since they seem to be only custom hardware Linux machines and am lucky I wasn't in a rush and could wait for the starlabs or I would have pulled the trigger on framework. Machines will hopefully only be better when the time comes!

  • nightshift1 17 hours ago ago

    What is LVFS / Fwupd ? Neither the article or its first link explains it.

    • cpburns2009 7 hours ago ago

      fwupd is a firmware update program that allows updating the firmware on the motherboard and other connected devices.

  • BoredPositron 2 days ago ago

    The net finally caught something actually useful.