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I've never quite understood why Framework don't offer Linux as a pre-installed option.

I'm told that their machines work well with Linux and I like the user servicing options so it just seems weird.

They're probably just responding to demand. Preinsyallef Linux would only be appealing to newbies or people whose OS preferences happen to match what the laptop seller offers. Anyone who's been using Linux for a while likely doesn't think installing on a new laptop is a big deal and also has idiosyncratic preferences on how to do it.

(I, for instance, use NixOS, the market for which I'm sure will be miniscule for a long time yet.)

The preferences reason is the main one. We regularly run surveys in the community about distro preference, and we haven’t yet seen any one distro get over 30% of the vote. In response to that, we’ve written guides for setting up the top 3 most popular distros and ship the DIY Edition without an OS installed. That’s not to say we won’t ever have a pre-installed Linux option, just that our focus has been on making it easy for people to bring the distro they want.

I still don't understand why I need to buy the DIY version to not get Windows

I've asked this before and responses are just "its really easy to assemble!"

that isn't what I am asking though

I am asking why I cannot buy an assembled FrameWork laptop without Windows

its easy on your side - just do everything you would do and instead of installing an OS, just ship it

They probably have an agreement with Microsoft to ship windows on everything.

That or it's a warranty issue...where the DIY model forces the purchaser to carry more responsibility

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