# TNW 434: Is This Framework's Linux MacBook? **URL:** \ **Category:** Tech News Weekly\ **Tags:** episode\ **Created:** [April 23, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tnw-434-is-this-frameworks-linux-macbook/19933 "2026-04-23T22:30:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Leo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/leo/32/16203_2.png) [@Leo](https://www.twit.community/u/Leo)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tnw-434-is-this-frameworks-linux-macbook/19933/1 "2026-04-23T22:30:39Z")
# Tech News Weekly #434 Available Now Tech News Weekly #434 is now available featuring the latest developments in AI, corporate accountability, and consumer tech. - OpenAI’s ChatGPT Images 2.0 delivers significant improvements in text generation within AI image models - Over 60 major companies including Apple and Amazon resist tightening emissions reporting standards - Security breach exposes unauthorized access to Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI model - Framework launches Laptop 13 Pro as a Linux-focused MacBook Pro alternative > **[Tech News Weekly: Is This Framework's Linux MacBook? | TWiT.TV](https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/434)** > > Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent on this episode of Tech News Weekly! Amanda is impressed with ChatGPT's Images 2.0 model. Some companies and tech giants are pushing back #TechNews #AI #ChatGPT #Framework #Linux #Cybersecurity ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/joe/32/10515_2.png) [@Joe](https://www.twit.community/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tnw-434-is-this-frameworks-linux-macbook/19933/2 "2026-04-25T17:12:50Z")
The Framework 13 Pro is VERY tempting. It is as close to a “perfect” laptop as I have seen, at least for me. ---
**Author:** ![Computeforloot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/computeforloot/32/7598_2.png) [@Computeforloot](https://www.twit.community/u/Computeforloot)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tnw-434-is-this-frameworks-linux-macbook/19933/3 "2026-04-28T20:46:03Z")
I agree Joe, I’ve been thinking of getting one ---
**Author:** ![knewman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/knewman/32/1153_2.png) [@knewman](https://www.twit.community/u/knewman)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tnw-434-is-this-frameworks-linux-macbook/19933/4 "2026-04-29T01:48:03Z")
I can whole-heartedly recommend the FW13. I’ve been running my FW13 with the midrange AMD 7040 chip for a little over two years now and can confidently say it’s the best all around laptop I’ve ever had. Running Linux on hardware that treats Linux as a first-class citizen is a game changer. Can’t wait to swap out my chassis for the pro version. Just make sure to put your pre-orders in early otherwise you’ll be waiting a while, Framework fulfills new release orders in batches. ---
**Author:** ![Leo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/leo/32/16203_2.png) [@Leo](https://www.twit.community/u/Leo)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tnw-434-is-this-frameworks-linux-macbook/19933/5 "2026-05-02T17:56:32Z")
We talked about it with Nirav Patel, frame.work’s founder, on Wednesday’s Intelligent Machines! Big fan of all their stuff. > **[Intelligent Machines: Happy Hamburgers Towing Timmy To The Sea | TWiT.TV](https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines/episodes/868)** > > Are you ready for a world where true personal computing is under threat? This week’s candid conversation with Framework CEO Nirav Patel tackles why owning your own AI hardware ---
**Author:** ![Computeforloot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/computeforloot/32/7598_2.png) [@Computeforloot](https://www.twit.community/u/Computeforloot)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tnw-434-is-this-frameworks-linux-macbook/19933/6 "2026-05-02T20:23:25Z")
great interview! He’s an interesting guy