The Cutest Framework Laptop 12 Is Getting a Smorgasbord of Upgrades
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Framework’s 12-inch getting the same upgrade cadence and Linux pre-installs as its larger line reinforces modular, repairable laptops as a durable niche. IT teams running developer fleets or privacy-sensitive roles should keep evaluating these as a hedge against vendor lock-in and sealed-hardware lifecycles.
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