MaSi (@MaSi@infosec.exchange)
The time for a change had come.
I came across Framework a long time ago and was very intrigued, but it was missing that special something. When it came time to decide on a new laptop, everything fell into place. I already had my DELL configuration ready, but then I saw the new 13 Pro.
Why did I finally decide on Framework?
The introduction of a fingerprint reader, the use of fast, removable LPCAMM2 memory, and that distinctive, retro style that recalls the days when the hardware was "anything" – that's what finally won me over. It was the answer to my frustrations from the past. I remember laptops where burnt traces on the motherboard would first manifest themselves in failing USB ports, and then end up completely dying after a few minutes of use. Having trouble finding a replacement motherboard or battery after a few years, regardless of the brand.
I believe that if something gets outdated or worn out, I'll simply replace it. A single component.
The Big Small Screen Test: Is 13.5" Enough?
Here's my biggest doubt. Going from a comfortable 15.6" to 13.5" is a risky move.
Will the 3:2 aspect ratio actually compensate for the smaller diagonal? Theoretically, yes – more lines of code vertically is every back-end developer's dream. However, until the laptop arrives on my desk and I spend my first 10 hours at a coffee shop with it, I'm treating it as an experiment. The arguments about pixel density and brightness convinced me, but the final verdict will be my eyestrain after a shift with Ansible and LLMs.
Modularity: A Return to the Era of "Fat Books" and a Challenge for the Manufacturer
My first Dell from 2006 was as thick as an encyclopedia, but in terms of modularity, it was a masterpiece. It had a bay with an HDD that slid out from the side of the case and two palm rests for a 1.44" floppy drive or an extra battery. It was the pinnacle of engineering freedom.
The Framework 13 Pro almost realizes this dream with Expansion Cards. Speaking of professional dreams:
**Challenge for @frameworkcomputer
If you can fit 1TB on an expansion card, I challenge you: Make a full-fledged card with an NVMe slot that slid out from the side of the case. I want to be able to physically eject my main drive with data in one hand, just like I did at Dell twenty years ago. That would be a real revolution.
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In summary: For me, the Framework 13 Pro is an investment in peace of mind, shared values, and an open community. No more fighting a closed architecture. Will the 13.5-inch be a disappointment? We'll find out soon. For now, I'm excited about the thought of returning to equipment that I can fully control.
#OpenSource #OpenCommunity #FrameworkLaptop13Pro
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techwire (@techwire@social.gamefan.net)
Slimline Commodore 64C Ultimate Edition computers go up for pre-order — firm reintroduces the C64’s sleeker 1986-1994 styling across the range
Commodore 64C Ultimate Edition reintroduces the C64’s sleeker 1986-1994 styling across the range using original molds and tooling.
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ChinstrapCommunity (@ChinstrapCommunity@mastodon.social)
Inth - Open-source developer-first consent banner
Cossmology Profile: https://dub.sh/Gn70qg5
Key People: Christopher Burns, Will De Ath
#Privacy #OpenSource #OSS #COSS
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feed (@feed@igeek.gamer-geek-news.com)
🐧 Sadhana – enhance your daily Buddhist practice
Sadhana is a cross-platform desktop application for supporting Buddhist practice. The post Sadhana – enhance your daily Buddhist practice appeared first on LinuxLinks.
📰 Source: LinuxLinks
🔗 Link: https://www.linuxlinks.com/sadhana-enhance-daily-buddhist-practice/
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Linux #OpenSource
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kiltedtux (@kiltedtux@mastodon.social)
Phoronix: Steam On Linux In April Pulled Back From Its Record High Marketshare
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-April-2026-Survey
#linux #opensource #tech
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Pulrepo (@Pulrepo@mastodon.social)
🚀 This Week in AI Frameworks & SDKs: Fastest-Growing Projects — May 01, 2026
This week's landscape of AI frameworks and SDKs is marked by a surge in innovative solutions catering to diverse needs, from persistent memory layers for AI agents to decentralized AI supercomputers. ...
Read full report → https://pullrepo.com/report/this-week-in-ai-frameworks-sdks-fastest-growing-projects-may-01-2026
#AI #OpenSource #GitHub #Tech #AIFrameworkSDK
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content (@content@www.synthtopia.com)
Melbourne Instruments Nina v3.0 Adds 45 Synthesis Models From Mutable Instruments Braids
#Synthesizers #OpenSource #MusicTech
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techwire (@techwire@social.gamefan.net)
ASML's roadmap for chipmaking lithography tools examined — from DUV to Low-NA, High-NA, Hyper-NA, and beyond
ASML shipped 48 EUV lithography systems and 131 immersion DUV tools in 2025, generating €32.7 billion in total revenue and ending the year with a €38.8 billion order backlog.
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mempko (@mempko@fosstodon.org)
My Abject project now has a reddit page
https://www.reddit.com/r/AbjectWorld/
Abject is free and open source: https://abject.world
#Reddit #Abject #tech #AI #OpenSource #software
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techwire (@techwire@social.gamefan.net)
Wingtech posts $1.3 billion loss and faces Shanghai delisting as Nexperia audit collapses — 57% of company's assets can't be verified
According to a filing to the Shanghai bourse on Wednesday, Wingtech's stock will carry a delisting risk warning starting May 6th.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]
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posthole (@posthole@social.posthole.net)
THE POSTHOLE
Friday, 01 May 2026 · Night Edition · Vol. 1 No. 142
MJD 61162.00
LEAD — STATE & LOCAL
Only 35 U.S. House Members Voted Against Hot Chicken for SNAP Recipients. 2 Were From MN.
-- Racket
Plus Emmer's nasty posting, potential immigration pardons, and old sunken guns in today's Flyover news roundup.
INTERNATIONAL
▸ US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran
-- The Guardian
US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz • Why does...
▸ Allen and Wu toil in 100-minute frame ‘embarrassment’, Higgins leads Murphy
-- The Guardian
▸ Calvert-Lewin eases Leeds to verge of safety in dominant win over Burnley
-- The Guardian
SCIENCE & CLIMATE
▸ With Fertilizer Pollution on the Rise, Iowa Will Invest $100 Million in Water Treatment
-- Inside Climate News
DES MOINES, Iowa—In a press conference at the state capitol on Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a “comprehensive legislative...
▸ Trump Pushes ‘Peace Pipelines’ to Boost Exports of Climate-Busting LNG to Europe
-- Inside Climate News
NATIONAL
▸ A Right-Wing Court Just Moved to Choke Off Abortion by Mail
-- Mother Jones
A federal appeals court packed with conservatives has handed abortion opponents a major victory against the US Food and Drug...
IN BRIEF
• Edu tech firm Instructure discloses cyber incident, probes impact -- BleepingComputer
• 15-year-old detained over French govt agency data breach -- BleepingComputer
• Story retracted -- BleepingComputer
• Criminal IP and Securonix ThreatQ Collaborate to Enhance Threat Intelligence Operations -- BleepingComputer
• JobRunr Introduces ClawRunr, an Open-Source Java AI Agent -- InfoQ
SECTIONS
Tech Talk: Replit’s Amjad Masad on the Cursor deal, fighting Apple, and... #tech
Account Avoidance: Foster kitten enjoying sunset #opensource
Music Hotline: Rostam Cancels Shows Over Logistical Issues #music
Travel Trail: Will your credit card reimburse for Spirit Airlines tickets if... #travel
Politics Fightbox: Why Trump says the US-Iran war is over #politics
Tinseltown Tour: The Devil Wears Prada 2's Massive Pop Star Cameo, Explained #film
Science Showcase: 2026 Mother’s Day gift guide: A list of great last-minute... #science
Comic Collection: WHEEL SMASHING LORD 6-184 #comics
Guns Galore: New Rimfire Lookalike: Chiappa M1 Bushranger #firearms
Books Bundle: [My Classroom Life...
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techwire (@techwire@social.gamefan.net)
Save a huge $400 on this Acer Predator OLED gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB DDR5, now under $1,…
Best Buy has slashed the cost of this Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB of RAM, 240 Hz OLED display, and a Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, knocking it down to $1,799.99 and saving you $400.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]
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