Framework Laptop's RISC-V board for open source diehards is available for $199

Framework is broadening the capabilities of its Framework Laptop 13 by introducing a RISC-V Mainboard designed for developers. Unlike traditional architectures such as x86 and Arm, which involve licensing complexities, RISC-V offers a fully open-source and royalty-free instruction set. Made in partnership with DeepComputing, this board is equipped with a StarFive JH7110 processor, capable of running either Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or Fedora 41. Additionally, a barebones laptop chassis is available at $399, accommodating the RISC-V board alongside the existing motherboard options.

The Framework Laptop 13’s modularity now allows developers to experiment with a RISC-V Mainboard, an open-source alternative to traditional instruction sets.

With the RISC-V Mainboard, developers can leverage a royalty-free architecture while incorporating cutting-edge technology seamlessly into their Framework Laptop.

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